South Carolina residents have likely read media stories about prisoners who were exonerated after spending years behind bars when witnesses recanted or DNA evidence proved their innocence. The National Registry of Exonerations keeps track of these cases, and its...
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Month: April 2019
What should young people know about swatting?
Anyone can make a mistake that results in criminal charges, but younger people are especially vulnerable to participating in actions they do not realize can have serious consequences, especially if their peers influence them. South Carolina residents who spend time...
When texting while driving leads to involuntary manslaughter
Texting while driving is an ongoing problem in every state, including South Carolina.If you are texting and cause an accident that results in the death of another person, law enforcement can charge you with involuntary manslaughter. What exactly does this mean? Murder...
Man charged with murder of college student
A 24-year-old man was charged with the death of a 21-year-old college student in South Carolina. The woman was reportedly at the Bird Dog bar on the night of March 29 when she hailed a ride from Uber after getting separated from her friends. When a black Chevy Impala...
Pink-collar crime – yes, it is a thing
The term “pink-collar crime” is familiar to fans of the hit CBS show of the same name, but a trendy title does not lessen the importance of an area of criminal law that is normally put in the same category as other white-collar crimes. However, you and...