Police in South Carolina reported that an investigation into an armed robbery in Laurens County on the morning of June 5 led to the discovery of a methamphetamine production facility and the arrest of five people. The events unfolded at a residence on North Old...
South Carolina teen wanted for fatal shooting surrenders
An 18-year-old South Carolina teen who was being sought in connection with a fatal shooting turned himself in to the York County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, the Rock Hill resident might be charged with murder. He faces a sentence of between 30 years and...
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli to plead guilty
People in South Carolina might have heard about the college admissions scandal that involved wealthy, famous people accused of buying their children's way into elite schools. Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were two of the last holdouts in the case....
Are insider trading laws unconstitutional?
South Carolinians must be careful with their stock trading if they are in possession of material nonpublic information. If they act on it, they could be charged with the crime of insider trading. This is exactly what happened to an attorney for Apple who allegedly...
Attorney faces white collar crimes for using inside information
For South Carolina residents who are confronted by white-collar crime charges, it is important to understand the potential long-term consequences for a conviction. These allegations often involve those who are professionals in their field of finance, law and business....
An overview of the criminal appeals process
If a trial court in South Carolina makes an error during a criminal proceeding, it may be possible to appeal the ruling. However, the party who wishes to appeal must be able to show that the mistake was substantial or material. In other words, the mistake must have...
Suspended Sentence Available for Some Domestic Violence Offenses
Domestic violence is an example of a violent offense in the State of South Carolina. The potential consequences vary based on the specific facts of the case. However, a person facing a domestic violence charge has the right to a trial. They may also receive a...
Understanding how many criminal appeals can be made
Criminal defense in South Carolina is not limited to the trial. After the trial has been completed, criminal appeals might be necessary. For people who are concerned about how to lodge an appeal, one key aspect is understanding how many appeals are allowed under the...
13 arrests in drug raids
Thirteen people in South Carolina are facing drug charges after a series of raids that took place over a two-day period in Florence County. The county sheriff's office issued a press release saying that its narcotics division carried out a number of search warrants in...
South Carolina man charged with online enticement
A South Carolina man has been accused of posing as an adolescent boy in order to engage in an obscene online exchange with a 13-year-old girl from Kentucky. The 39-year-old Cheraw man was taken into custody on May 19 following a brief investigation involving law...
