Sex crimes bring prison sentence

A 36-year old man today was sent to prison for 18 years after he pleaded guilty in the Oconee General Sessions Court to multiple sex offenses, including the charge of incest.  Judge Letitia Verdin handed down the sentence to Casey Gaines who pleaded guilty to incest and criminal sexual conduct with a minor second degree and resolve charges in both Oconee County and Richland County.  Gaines was apologetic for what he had done, and his lawyer, Assistant Public Defender Danny Day, said he, too, believes his client is remorseful and wishes to get the crimes behind him.  Gaines will get credit for 600 days spent in jail awaiting trial.