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Criminal And Traffic Law In Greenville And Statewide
Passionate Defense Against Criminal Charges
Jury bias has been the subject of fierce academic and legal debate in South Carolina and around the country for decades. Jurors walk into the courtroom with unique life experiences, opinions and beliefs, which can lead them to interpret what they see and hear in...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections recently reported that a nurse was charged for bringing illicit drugs into the prison where she worked. The 53-year-old woman worked for Kirkland Correctional Institution, which is a maximum-security prison. According to...
When you apply for a job in South Carolina, most employers will ask you to sign off on a background check. If you have a criminal record, you might be hesitant to share your record with a potential employer. Do you need to disclose your record to get the job? Are...
A 53-year-old South Carolina woman who worked as a nurse at a maximum-security prison in Richland County has been charged with smuggling drugs into the facility. The woman was taken into custody when Diazepam and oxycodone pills were found on her person, according to...
In a typical situation, assaulting another person in South Carolina could lead to jail time. But in some situations, you might have to act in order to defend yourself against an attacker. Some situations fall under self-defense laws, while others might fall under...
An individual in South Carolina has been arrested after allegedly killing one person and injuring three others in a bar shooting. The individual reportedly fled the scene and escaped to North Carolina where he was caught by police. The man had traveled 85 miles to the...
Like many states, South Carolina’s traffic laws operate on a points basis. That means if South Carolina residents violate traffic laws, they accumulate points against their licenses, which can result in severe penalties. While these points serve as a method to...
Many television fans are familiar with the arrest of Keifer Sutherland for fighting in a bar. Sutherland plays a character on the Fox TV show "24" who is known for his roughhouse tactics while working to subdue terrorists across the globe. The television star...
A South Carolina jury indicted a senior Chester County official on narcotics manufacturing and trafficking charges. The 47-year-old man served as Chester County supervisor until he was suspended by Governor Henry McMaster on Sept. 24, 2020. In total, he faces four...
In the wrong circumstances, sometimes even a simple argument or misunderstanding can escalate into a physical confrontation and become a violent crime. Those involved might find themselves facing assault and battery charges. Differences between assault and battery...
