In South Carolina, stealing another person’s car is a larceny offense. The penalties for such a crime depend on the stolen vehicle’s price, with the lightest sentence possible being 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for a vehicle worth $2,000 or less. However, a...
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When does arson become a federal offense?
Arson is a crime involving the intentional burning of property intending to cause damage. It’s also considered one of the more severe crimes to charge someone with, because fire can quickly destroy properties and lives. South Carolina has laws against arson, and the...
Why are eyewitness testimonies often unreliable?
There are various ways that evidence is gathered to convict criminals and narrow down suspect lists in South Carolina. However, eyewitness testimonies have been proven to be highly problematic, and their flaws have only become apparent over time. The shortcomings of...
When false murder charges lead to death
Murder is when a person kills an individual with a conscious intent to cause death or serious bodily harm. The person accused of murder should have had malice aforethought, meaning they planned on executing the criminal act and went through with it. In South Carolina,...
Is it a crime to vandalize and destroy mailboxes?
While things like instant messaging and email exist, people continue to use the mail to send physical letters and documents across America. Mailboxes allow people to receive mail and remain mainstay fixtures in any home. But mailboxes, especially the type that’s...
Can you get a criminal charge for shooting blanks in public?
Shooting blanks means firing a gun loaded with cartridges that don't have bullets. People often shoot blanks for simulation or entertainment purposes, such as in movies or training. However, shooting blanks can still be dangerous. These could still severely injure...
Addressing an embezzlement accusation
If a person is accused of embezzlement, they can face serious consequences. Embezzlement is a crime that happens when a person who has been given access to money or assets takes or converts those items for their own personal benefit. Often, the accused embezzler is a...
Swatting is a deadly crime with severe consequences
Pranks can be good fun if they don’t end with someone hurt. But some malicious pranks have crossed the line into criminal territory because they’ve led to severe injuries and even deaths. One such prank is swatting. A criminal offense that has gained notoriety in...
Pretextual stops and illegal searches
The police could stop a vehicle for several reasons, including minor traffic law violations. For example, a car traveling on a South Carolina road might have a broken brake light. The police could pull over the vehicle over the safety issue. During the stop, the...
Possible defenses against drug charges in South Carolina
South Carolina recognizes varying drug offenses, including possession, possession with intent to distribute, manufacturing, trafficking and conspiracy. Each violation comes with a proportional punishment involving imprisonment and steep fines. However, if someone has...