Many people get a lot of their information about the criminal justice system from popular media. They may have an inaccurate idea of what constitutes kidnapping as a result. When a television show or movie depicts kidnapping, it is almost always a dramatic,...
Alcohol is a known disinhibitor, meaning it makes it easier for people to go from thinking about something impulsive to actually doing it. Your better judgment may not be as strong as normal when you've had a couple of drinks. There's a reason that alcohol is often...
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...
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...
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...
