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Category Archives: Criminal Defense News
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What is “hand of one is the hand of all?”
What does “hand of one is the hand of all” mean? It’s a concept that is often misunderstood, sometimes even by attorneys and judges. It’s a dangerous concept that can result in a person being convicted of a serious crime when they – technically –…
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How can i get removed from the sex offender registry in sc?
Once you’re on it, it can be extremely difficult for most people to get removed from the sex offender registry in SC. Once you have a conviction that requires registration, there are very few ways that you can get removed from the sex offender registry.…
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Cops or robbers? the sc supreme court’s moratorium on no-knock warrants should be permanent
Earlier this month, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued a moratorium on no-knock warrants – it’s temporary, however, until South Carolina’s judges receive additional training on when they are allowed to issue no-knock warrants under US Supreme Court precedent. Although they are constitutional under certain…
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MURDER CONVICTION REVERSED DUE TO PROSECUTOR’S MISUSE OF DNA EVIDENCE
In State v. Phillips, decided June 3, 2020, the SC Supreme Court reversed a murder conviction due to the prosecutor’s misuse of DNA evidence. DNA evidence is powerful. When it is available and when it is used appropriately, it can be conclusive evidence of a person’s guilt,…
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CAN YOU BE CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY FOR ENTERING A STORAGE BUILDING?
Can you be charged with first-degree burglary for entering a storage building? Although the distinction between first, second, or third-degree burglary can be confusing, most people (including attorneys) understand that first-degree burglary is when you break into someone’s home while third-degree burglary involves breaking into…
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THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FELONY ATTEMPTED MURDER IN SC
In State v. Smith, decided March 18, 2020, the SC Supreme Court reversed a conviction for attempted murder that was based on a non-existent “felony attempted murder rule.” Smith was involved in a gunfight – he fired one shot at a group of men that…
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COVID-19 IN THE PRISONS
COVID-19 is spreading quickly through state and federal prisons, and authorities are not doing enough to stop the spread of the virus. COVID-19 in the prisons may not seem like a big deal to some – you did the crime, you do the time, right?…
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IS THE CORONAVIRUS AFFECTING INMATES AT PRISONS AND DETENTION CENTERS IN SC?
How is the Coronavirus outbreak affecting inmates at prisons and detention centers in SC? It’s something many people have not considered unless you have a family member locked up in a crowded jail with no opportunity to “social distance,” no hand sanitizer, and no face…
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HOW ARE SC COURTS RESPONDING TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC?
How are SC courts responding to the Coronavirus pandemic? As federal, state, and local governments across the nation enact a patchwork of laws, decrees, orders, and guidelines designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and panic has spread through much of society, imagine how…
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IS HOME DETENTION A POSSIBILITY IN SC?
If you are found guilty or plead guilty to a crime in SC, is home detention a possibility? If a person is convicted of a crime, but they have no prior record and their circumstances make it clear they are not likely to re-offend, what…
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