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Assault Charges in SC: What You Need to Know
The crime of assault can range from minor scuffles to brutal physical altercations. Even something as simple as threatening to hurt someone during a heated argument can result in you facing assault charges. Understanding how South Carolina law defines assault is vital if you’ve been accused of assaulting someone. At...
South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground Laws
South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law allows you to legally use deadly force in self-defense without the duty to retreat. However, you must be in a place you’re legally allowed to be, and you reasonably believe you’re in danger. It also has very specific limitations and requirements, and you need...
Is Domestic Violence a Form of Self-Defense?
Domestic disputes can escalate quickly. One party may lash out in frustration, forcing the other party to defend themselves. The natural inclination to protect yourself from abuse often injures the attacker. If you use any force to stop the assault, police can also incorrectly identify you as the primary aggressor....
What are the Penalties for Drug Trafficking?
Drug trafficking offenses have some of the most complicated sentencing guidelines in South Carolina. Your sentence not only depends on the specific facts of your case, including aggravating and mitigating factors, but also on the type and amount of the seized substances. It can be challenging to determine whether you...
What if I Am Already Charged with Unlawful Carry?
Prior to March 7, 2024, you were required to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon in South Carolina, with open carry being strictly prohibited. However, new legislation that was signed into law by Governor McMaster this year allows permit less carry for most individuals of at least 21...
Can You Get a DUI on a Golf Cart?
Most of us think of driving under the influence as pertaining to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, in South Carolina (and the majority of states), if you are driving a golf cart with an elevated alcohol level, you may be charged with...
Collateral Consequences of a Domestic Violence Conviction
South Carolina imposes harsh punishments for those who are facing allegations of domestic violence. Anyone who attempts or physically harms a household member, causing that individual to fear for their life, can be charged with domestic violence. In South Carolina, the base-level charge for domestic violence is a misdemeanor, punishable...
New DUI Laws
With over 13,000 fatalities caused by drunk driving, South Carolina takes a strict stance when it comes to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. While the state has always imposed harsh penalties for driving under the influence, recent legislation pertaining to ignition interlock devices and implied consent seeks to crack down...
New Bond Reform Statute in SC
The new Bond Reform statute in SC is designed specifically to ensure that accused repeat violent offenders are kept in jail while they wait for their trial and increase their risk of getting more prison time if they’re out on bond and get convicted. To find out how the new...
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