9 Common Questions About Juvenile Charges in SC
You saw your baby taken away in handcuffs. Well, not your baby. But they’ll always be a baby to you, right? Now, your child is in trouble with the law, and you don’t know what to do. Somehow your child’s mischief and misbehavior are now much more serious than they...
IS A DUI IN SC A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR IN SC
Driving under the influence (DUI) is an offense that gets a lot of attention from community organizations and advocacy groups. With so much attention on getting designated drivers and drunk driving, some people assume that a DUI automatically leads to a felony charge....
Domestic Violence Laws in SC: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degrees & DVHAN
South Carolina has one of the highest rates of domestic violence-related deaths in the nation, as reported by WCNC. If you’re facing a South Carolina domestic violence charge, it’s important that you understand this new law and know what it means to you. In this...
Assault & Battery Charges in SC: Fines, Penalties, Jail Time
Assault and battery charges can oftentimes be confusing. That’s because you don’t have to physically harm a person to be charged with assault and battery in South Carolina. You see, assault occurs when someone does something to make someone else fear harm to...
Jail Time for a SC Violation
Curious how much jail time a person could receive for a SC violation? South Carolina laws set out the maximum sentences charges can carry. The more serious the charge, the longer the allowable sentence. Felonies carry stiffer sentences than misdemeanors, and there is...
SC Burglary Laws: Definition, Fines, Penalties, Jail Time
Under South Carolina law, burglary is the act of entering a building or dwelling without permission with the purpose of committing a crime. A home break-in would be a familiar example. It is important to point out that the burglar must not have permission to enter AND...
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