In State v. Washington, the SC Court of Appeals reversed a burglary first-degree conviction because the trial court allowed the prosecutor to play audio of an interrogation - including hearsay statements made by the investigator.
What is "Hand of One is the Hand of All?"
What does "hand of one is the hand of all" mean?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
