On Oct. 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it a federal crime for people in South Carolina and around the country to commit acts of animal cruelty. However, the measure wouldn't interfere with local and state laws on animal abuse. Back...
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Month: October 2019
Presenting a self-defense claim successfully
When people are in a situation in which they must protect themselves, it may result in injury to the party that they are protecting themselves against. If the injured party seeks legal restitution, it may be necessary for the accused to protect themselves...
Teenager sentenced for stabbing mother to death
A South Carolina teenager was recently sentenced to over 20 years in prison for stabbing his mother to death in 2015. He pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in early October. Media reports say the defendant, who is autistic, was just 13 years old when he was...
Man arrested in connection with postal worker’s murder
On Sept. 28, South Carolina investigators arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly shooting a mail carrier to death on Sept. 23. The death occurred in Andrews in Williamsburg County. The Williamsburg County Sheriff's Office reports that the defendant is suspected of...
