Category Archives: Evidence Rules
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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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Exceptions to the fourth amendment warrant requirement
What are the exceptions to the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement? You may already know that, if the police search your person, house, or vehicle without a warrant, any evidence they find will be excluded in court – they won’t be able to use it against…