Category: Criminal Defense
How To Defend Yourself Against False Accusations
The Georgia Innocence Project reports that four to six percent of people in prison in the United States are innocent …
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Can a Cop Search Your Car Without a Warrant in South Carolina?
The cops can search your car without a warrant when one of the warrantless search exceptions applies. Generally, the police …
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What to Do If You’re Facing a DUI Manslaughter Charge in South Carolina
If you’re facing a DUI manslaughter charge in South Carolina, exercise your right to remain silent. Contact an attorney as …
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Is Lying to the Police a Crime in South Carolina?
A person who lies to the police may be charged with a criminal offense, including providing false information to the …
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How Prior Convictions Can Affect Your Current Charges in SC
Prior convictions can affect your current charges in SC by raising the maximum possible sentence, increasing the sentence the judge …
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When Does Shoplifting Become a Felony in South Carolina?
Shoplifting becomes a felony in South Carolina when the value of the goods is $2,000 or more. In addition, when …
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Can You Get a DUI On a Boat in South Carolina?
Boating under the influence (BUI) in South Carolina is the crime of operating a boat while under the influence of …
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Role of DNA Evidence in Criminal Convictions
DNA evidence is used in less than one percent of criminal cases. But it’s used in the most serious cases …
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How To Get a Resisting Arrest Charge Dropped in SC
Getting resisting arrest charges dropped in SC can happen in four ways: Convince the state solicitor to drop the charges …
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How Does the Criminal Defense Process Differ for Juvenile Offenders in SC?
The criminal defense process for juvenile offenders differs in some key respects. Charges are issued differently, and arrest and detention …
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