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?
How do You Prove an Alibi Defense in SC?
How do you prove an alibi defense in SC?
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.
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.
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 if we call them.
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.
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...
