Violent Crimes

Convicted felons in South Carolina often move on from their past mistakes and turn their lives around. However, having such a status can still haunt you for the rest of your life, as certain rights and privileges will be permanently revoked. What are termed civil...

Having an encounter with the criminal justice system can be a stressful and terrifying experience. If you are facing criminal charges for allegedly engaging in illegal activities, you probably want to know what the worst-case scenario could be for you if the...

South Carolina has seen a rise in violent crimes since 2020, including a spike in murders and assaults. This follows a trend occurring across the United States. The rise of violent crimes In South Carolina, violent crimes have increased by 6% in 2020 compared to 2019,...

Mass shootings are only a fraction of gun violence but are in the news often. Criminal law covers gun violence, assault and murder in Greenville, South Carolina. Gun violence has been lowering for decades. During the pandemic, there was a 21% increase. The 50 largest...

Police in South Carolina have arrested two Conway residents in connection with the death of a man who was reported missing on Oct. 5. A 37-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were taken into custody at their residences on Nov. 11. They have both been charged with...

Two people have been charged in connection with the shooting death of a 60-year-old convenience store owner. The 23-year-old man and 19-year-old man were taken into custody on Oct. 6 by investigators from the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division. SLED was...

Police in South Carolina have announced that a woman has been taken into custody in connection with a July 14 shooting in Richland County that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man. After being questioned by detectives at a Columbia police facility, she was...

When one person strikes another, criminal charges may follow. While South Carolina may have self-defense laws on the books, self-defense follows a clearly defined description. Hitting someone out of anger would likely fall under the delineation of battery. Sometimes,...

Police arrested an 18-year-old South Carolina man after an early-morning shooting in North Charleston. The incident allegedly occurred just before 7:30 a.m., according to the North Charleston Police Department. When police responded to a report of shots fired between...