OCONEE JURY CONVICTS ADAM LAYE

December 4, 2009
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(Anderson, SC). An Oconee County jury found twenty-nine year old Adam Laye of Seneca guilty today of Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature. The Honorable Alex Macaulay sentenced Laye to 10 years suspended on service of 30 months followed by 5 years probation. Laye will be required to complete a domestic violence counseling program as well as substance abuse counseling.

In June of 2008, Laye had a disagreement with a former girlfriend at a bar in Seneca. Laye hit the victim in the head with his head and with a beer bottle several times. Witnesses at the scene attempted to come to the aid of the victim before the proprietor forced Laye to leave.

Medical testimony indicated that the injuries sustained by the victim during the attack were life-threatening. A surveillance video of the assault along with pictures of the victim’s injuries were presented to the jury during the trial. 

“Domestic violence is a serious problem in South Carolina,” commented Solicitor Chrissy Adams. “We are pleased with today’s guilty verdict and hope it sends a message to those in our community who resort to physical abuse that you will be prosecuted and you will go to jail. For those in abusive relationships I also hope this shows them that the time to seek help is now.”