What are the self-defense laws in SC, and does SC have a “stand your ground” law? Although these are issues that we raise as defenses in criminal trials for murder or assault charges, every person needs to know and understand the rules for self-defense in their state. If you know the rules and follow them ...
Mutual combat in SC can be a confusing subject – I’ve had people ask me several times, “is mutual combat a defense in my case?” The answer is no – mutual combat in SC is not a defense. If you get into a fight with someone and it’s mutual, with both sides willingly participating, that ...
FOIA requests can be an invaluable source of information in SC, although it is sometimes an uphill battle getting government agencies to turn over documents and information… In this article, we will look at the basics of FOIA requests in SC, including: The types of information you can get under the Freedom of Information Act ...
Your criminal defense lawyer has a duty and an obligation to their clients to conduct an independent investigation of the facts for each and every client. It is never okay to simply rely on the incident reports and statements from law enforcement about what happened – cops lie, prosecutors exaggerate, and, even when the evidence ...
Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (DUAC) may be classified as a misdemeanor or felony offense depending on how many prior convictions the person has for DUI within the last ten years. Felony DUI is a different criminal offense than DUI or DUAC, is classified as a felony, and ...
“We need gun reform!” “No, Second Amendment!” Stop. Just quit with the memes and the talking points. Set the rhetoric aside and take action now. As you probably know, a young man walked into an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas last week, murdered 19 children and two teachers, left many more wounded, and traumatized a ...