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Category Archives: Criminal Defense News
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SC APPELLATE COURTS ALLOW BOLSTERING IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASES – AS LONG AS IT’S NOT OBVIOUS…
In State v. Chappell, decided December 31, 2019, the SC Court of Appeals reversed convictions for first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and lewd act upon a child based on the state’s expert’s testimony that bolstered the child’s credibility. It’s a recurring theme in…
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WHEN THE PROSECUTOR LOSES THEIR CASE…
Sometimes, it’s not so much the defense lawyer wins as the prosecutor loses their case. For example, in an attempted murder trial in Richland County earlier this month, the case ended in a directed verdict of acquittal for the defendant because the prosecutors on the case failed to…
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When should a pcr petition be amended?
In Love v. State, the SC Supreme Court reversed the PCR court’s denial of Love’s motion to amend his pleadings, although the request was not made until just before his hearing started. The case was remanded for a full hearing on the sole issue that…
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How do you prove an alibi defense in sc?
How do you prove an alibi defense in SC? If you’ve ever watched a crime show on the television, you’re probably familiar with the alibi defense – I was somewhere else at the time of the murder; therefore, it is impossible for me to have…
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STATE V. MAKINS – CSC WITH A MINOR CONVICTION REVERSED
In State v. Makins, the defendant’s conviction for CSC with a minor third degree was reversed by the SC Court of Appeals because (again) the state’s expert vouched for the credibility of the alleged minor victim. It’s the latest in a long line of appellate…
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MURDER CONVICTION REVERSED – FELDER V. STATE
In Felder v. State, decided August 8, 2019, the SC Supreme Court granted PCR and reversed the defendant’s convictions for murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The murder conviction was reversed because Felder’s trial attorney allowed the government, without objection, to…
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SC WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FAQ
Workers’ compensation law is complex and can be confusing for someone who has been injured on the job and isn’t sure what their next steps should be. Below, we have compiled some of the most common SC workers’ compensation FAQ for you. Whether you are…
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When police arrest the victim of domestic violence
Many of us were told as children that the police are our friends and they are there to protect us. If there is trouble, call the police… most of us were not told that the police might arrest us, beat us, or even kill us…
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CONVICTIONS REVERSED – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS NOT ADMISSIBLE IN UNRELATED MURDER TRIAL
Denzel Heyward’s convictions for attempted murder, armed robbery, and possession of a weapon during a crime of violence were reversed this month because the prosecutor in his trial insisted on telling the jury about unrelated domestic violence allegations against him. Heyward was acquitted of a…
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Can juveniles be sentenced to life in prison in sc?
In State v. Slocum, decided this week, the SC Supreme Court held that juveniles can be sentenced to life in prison in SC, as long as the court doesn’t call it a life sentence… The US Supreme Court has held that: Juvenile offenders cannot be sentenced to death; Juvenile…
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