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If you are called for jury service in the state of South Carolina, it can be helpful to understand the process by which juries are selected so that you know what to expect when you get there. If you've been charged with a criminal offense in the state, understanding...
If there has been one innovation that has quickly redefined the way that the criminal justice system conducts its business over the last thirty years, it has been the advent of DNA evidence and the forensic investigation methods used to unearth it. Not only has this...
High-rolling lifestyles can be very appealing. People with large incomes can afford to bankroll projects, fund charities and even help siblings and friends with monetary gifts. Generosity not only looks good, it genuinely feels good. But what happens when someone goes...
Embezzlement is an act in which someone steals or misuses assets that were entrusted to them. This most commonly happens in the workplace when an employee is responsible for the company's accounts or finances and misuses that money for personal gain.Anyone that has...
Regardless of their political affiliation, most Americans can say that Donald Trump is not a boring presidential candidate. Aware of American interests, media outlets have tapped into this sentiment. Seeking to boost viewership, news outlets have capitalized on the...
In the midst of this new academic year, students attending classes in area colleges and universities have a few weeks before the flood of midterm exams begins to swell. Many students use the quiet period before mid semester tests to prepare for upcoming examinations...
"It was a one-time mistake.""I'm just a kid.""I got caught up in the moment and didn't think."If you've heard any of these explanations used to excuse poor decision making recently, you're probably a parent. While learning how to navigate social situations by...
We all have conflicting opinions when it comes to criminal defense lawyers.Many hope to never have to use them. But a recent case shows just how valuable criminal defense attorneys can be in safeguarding our constitutional rights as citizens.The case involved a man...
Many people know that getting caught driving under the influence of alcohol carries stiff penalties in many states, including South Carolina.But what are the exact repercussions? Here's a basic rundown. Someone who is convicted of a DUI in South Carolina will face...
Objection! We've all heard it in countless television shows and movies that feature a courtroom scene.Whether in real life or TV, defense attorneys commonly raise objections during trial, for instance, to prevent a witness from answering a question that could be...