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In South Carolina, owning a gun comes with responsibilities and restrictions. While the state allows lawful owners to carry guns, there are specific locations where carrying a firearm, concealed or not, is not allowed. Failure to follow these rules can lead to severe...
Robbery is the use of force or intimidation to take another person’s property. This use of violence, or threat of violence, makes the offense more serious than ordinary theft. But some U.S. states also use the term robbery to define a crime committed in the direct...
There is a lot for you to think about when you’re being charged or investigated for a crime. One of the most important things to keep in mind and make an effort to understand is due process. Due process is included in the U.S. Constitution to prevent states from...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...