State v. Peake, 345 S.C. 72; 545 S.E.2d 840 (S.C. App. 2001), aff’d 353 S.C. 499 (S.C. 2003).
To resolve charges that he had violated state environmental regulations, John Peake entered into an agreement with the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) under which he gave up title to a water treatment facility. After the agreement was reached, the matter was referred by the DHEC employee to the Attorney General. Peake…