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...
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What’s the difference between self-defense and castle doctrine?
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...
South Carolina man arrested after a fatal bar shooting
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...
How the point system traffic law works
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...
Can you get arrested for a bar fight?
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...
South Carolina county commissioner indicted on narcotics charges
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...
Assault and battery charges can carry stiff penalties
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...
Opioid overdoses have skyrocketed in South Carolina
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), the number of opioid overdoses in the state has spiked 50% more than last year. In the month of May, EMS workers responded to over 900 opioid overdoses, breaking the state record...
Can I be arrested for making a verbal threat?
Following a few too many drinks, you get into an altercation at a nightclub after someone insults a friend of yours. It makes you angry, naturally, and you follow them outside. During a heated and intoxicated argument outside the nightclub, you threaten to injure...
Man arrested for sex offenses and traffic violations
Criminal charges can be lodged for many reasons in Greenville and the South Carolina Upstate, and a strong legal defense is key in avoiding the worst possible penalties. Local man flees after allegations of indecent exposure in car Recently in Spartanburg County, a...