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State v. Middleton: “Consciousness of Guilt” Rule Applies to More than Evidence of Flight

When is evidence of flight or evidence of "consciousness of guilt" admissible? In State v. Middleton, the SC Supreme Court reversed a conviction for CSC third-degree (rape) in Charleston County. At trial, the court permitted a detective to testify that Middleton’s reluctance to subject himself…

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Workers’ Compensation Deadlines in South Carolina

What are the workers’ compensation deadlines in SC and what happens if you miss one? One of the pitfalls for individuals filing a workers’ compensation claim is the strict deadlines for filing documents at each stage of the case – missing a deadline can and…

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When Does Double Jeopardy Apply?

When does double jeopardy apply in a criminal case in South Carolina? Double jeopardy bars a second prosecution if you’ve been acquitted or convicted of a criminal charge and the state tries to charge you with the exact same crime based on the same facts…

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When is Gang Evidence Admissible in a Criminal Trial?

When is gang evidence admissible in a criminal trial in SC? Prosecutors will always attempt to connect a defendant to gang activity, often resorting to inadmissible testimony like “I heard it on the streets,” and calling “expert” witnesses who are really just cops or jail…

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When Does Self-Defense Apply in SC?

When does self-defense apply under South Carolina law? I bet you think that if someone attacks you you have the right to defend yourself, and it’s that simple. That makes sense, and most people would agree… But did you know that SC’s self-defense law only…

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Can You Appeal a Conviction Twice?

You can appeal a conviction twice – if you have been convicted, successful on appeal, retried, and convicted again, you can file a second appeal based on errors made in the second trial or you can file a PCR action based on mistakes made by…

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What is an “Allen Charge?”

In State v. Rampey, decided on October 5, 2022, the SC Supreme Court reversed a CSC with a minor conviction, finding that the Allen charge given by the court at Rampey’s trial was unconstitutionally coercive. What the heck is an “Allen charge?” It doesn’t come up…

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Does auto insurance pay for drive-by shootings?

In Progressive Direct v. Groves, decided September 21, 2022, the SC Supreme Court (again) held that auto insurance does not pay for drive-by shootings or other gunshot injuries suffered while a person is in their automobile. Although the Court has allowed insurance coverage for gunshot…

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PCR: Darlington county convictions reversed where trial counsel failed to move to sever unrelated charges

In Tyler v. State, decided on June 22, 2022, the SC Supreme Court reversed convictions for criminal solicitation of a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and disseminating harmful material to a minor, based on trial counsel’s ineffective assistance in failing to move…

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Vega v. tekoh: The death of miranda?

Is the US Supreme Court’s opinion in Vega v. Tekoh “the death of Miranda?” No… It is not the death of Miranda, although it could be an ominous sign of what the Court is planning in future appellate opinions. Tekoh does not “do away with”…

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