CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A total of 22 people accused of sex crimes involving children faced court Monday, but punishments varied for those who took plea deals and some had their days in court postponed.

Of the 22 scheduled to accept plea deals on Monday, four were sentenced to prison, five received probation, five turned down the proposed deal, choosing to have a trial date scheduled; and seven asked for a continuance.

The remaining defendant was deemed incompetent to stand trial.

Judge Debra McCaslin overheard Monday’s plea hearings, which included charges of criminal solicitation of a minor, sexual solicitation of a minor and unlawfully disseminating obscene materials to those under 18 years old.

Although Monday’s hearings were held in Charleston County, the plea deals were offered

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