by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Assault and battery charges can oftentimes be confusing. That’s because you don’t have to physically harm a person to be charged with assault and battery in South Carolina. You see, assault occurs when someone does something to make someone else fear harm to... by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Curious how much jail time a person could receive for a SC violation? South Carolina laws set out the maximum sentences charges can carry. The more serious the charge, the longer the allowable sentence. Felonies carry stiffer sentences than misdemeanors, and there is... by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Under South Carolina law, burglary is the act of entering a building or dwelling without permission with the purpose of committing a crime. A home break-in would be a familiar example. It is important to point out that the burglar must not have permission to enter AND...