If you face one or more federal charges in South Carolina, then you will go through a federal criminal trial. These trials often take less time than state cases, so you may want to be diligent in planning your defense. Initial appearance An initial appearance occurs...
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What happens to a teenager convicted of a DUI offense?
Every driver's education program in South Carolina teaches teenagers who want to get their license about traffic safety laws. Education about alcohol impairment is mandatory for those who want to get their license. A significant blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will...
First-degree murder and the components involved
When someone is charged with first-degree murder in South Carolina, it typically involves allegations that are quite significant. The person could also face severe consequences if they are convicted of the crime. While murder is a crime that involves taking the life...
Will prosecutors share evidence of innocence?
The criminal justice reform movement continues to influence laws about sentencing and prosecutions. Defendants facing South Carolina criminal proceedings may breathe a sigh of relief thanks to a new rule imposed on prosecutors. Prosecutors must now share evidence...
Common procedures for a South Carolina appeal
Getting your appeal heard in South Carolina involves a number of procedures. While fairly routine, they can sometimes be complex. Your best strategy will be to observe all of these procedures to the letter while taking note of their effects. Doing so will help you...
A bit about due process
“Due process” is a term that we have all heard before. Many people know that it involves certain rights under the U.S. Constitution. However, it’s important to know exactly what those rights are – and how to invoke them – in order to be able to recognize when they are...
What does it mean to be federally indicted?
Facing an indictment of any kind in South Carolina is cause for serious concern. This is the kind of position that no one wants to find themselves in. The fact that you are under an indictment from the federal government just adds to the nightmare. However, there are...
What to know about South Caroline forgery law
Residents of Greenville and other nearby areas of South Carolina may want to learn more about laws regarding forgery as seen by the legislature of the state. According to the South Carolina Legislature, the white-collar crime of forgery comes in several forms. It is...
What is involuntary manslaughter?
Prosecutors in South Carolina and around the country file manslaughter rather than murder charges against individuals accused of taking the life of another when the facts suggest that they did not intend to kill their victims, their actions were not premeditated, or...
Treatment instead of incarceration?
The perception of drug crimes has evolved over the decades. Once thought to be “lost causes,” those arrested for narcotics use were locked up for significant amounts of time. Even people considered non-violent perpetrators served lengthy sentences. Every problem needs...
