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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...
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...
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...
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...
Sex crimes are taken very seriously nationwide. What some people don’t consider, however, is that some individuals face false accusations of sexual assault and have to unfairly live with harsh collateral consequences. It’s easy to think that everyone who is accused of...
You were home alone and scared for your life. First, you heard a noise on your porch, and then a louder noise in another room. You got up to investigate, and then it happened. You felt someone put their hands on you. You tried to scream for help. No one came. As the...
Getting into a physical fight with your romantic partner, your family members or your roommate might result in domestic violence allegations. Even if the other person involved does not contact law enforcement, neighbors or other individuals may call authorities, who...
