Can you be charged with first-degree burglary for entering a storage building?
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."
SC has the Nation's Second-Highest Arrest Rate for Marijuana Possession
The most recent data from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting system shows that arrests in SC for marijuana possession are have steadily increased since 2010, with SC having the second-highest arrest rate for marijuana possession in 2018, the latest year for which data is available.
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.
How are SC Courts Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic?
How are SC courts responding to the Coronavirus pandemic?
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?
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?
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.
When the Prosecutor Loses Their Case...
Sometimes, it's not so much the defense lawyer wins as the prosecutor loses their case.
When Should a PCR Petition be Amended?
When should a PCR petition be amended?
