INTENT MUST BE SPECIFIC FOR ATTEMPT CRIMES AND INADMISSIBLE JAIL CALLS
SC SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES THAT STATE MUST PROVE SPECIFIC ATTEMPT IN ATTEMPT CRIMES. THE COURT CAN’T ADMIT JAILCALLS OVER DEFENSE COUNSEL’S OBJECTION...
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This is an excellent read for just about anyone. https://fivethirtyeight.com/interactives/marriage-penalty/
Read MoreA REVIEW OF ‘YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN INNOCENT’
I recently reviewed You Have The Right To Remain Innocent by Professor James Duane. The book is only 119 pages. Duane posted a highly viewed lecture on...
Read MoreCRACK, CONFESSION, AND A TV
A case review of State v. Derek Vander Collier’s case filed In The Court of Appeals on October 4, 2017. YOU MAY BE HIGH ON CRACK, AND A COP MAY HAVE...
Read MoreWARRANTLESS CELL PHONE SEARCHES AND WHY JUDGE KONDUROS IS RIGHT
WARRANTLESS CELL PHONE SEARCHES AND WHY JUDGE KONDUROS IS RIGHT A review of STATE V. ROBERT LEE MOORE. In the case of State v. Moore the South Carolina...
Read MoreIT DEPENDS ON WHAT THE DEFINITION OF ‘KNOWINGLY’ IS
In the Case of State v. Miles The South Carolina Court of Appeals clarifies the definition on ‘knowingly’ in a rather entertaining opinion written by...
Read MoreSOUTH CAROLINA WILL TRY YOU IN YOUR ABSENCE
A REVIEW OF STATE V. STANLEY LAMAR WRAPP What if I don’t show up? They can’t try me in my absence, can they? Maybe they’ll just forget about it? These...
Read MoreStand Your Ground Comes Down To Witness Credibility
In The Case of State v. Preston Ryan Oates On July 26, 2017, The South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed the Circuit Courts ruling denying Oates motion...
Read MoreCONSENSUAL ENCOUNTER DEPENDS ON WHETHER ONE IS FREE TO LEAVE?
SOUTH CAROLINA BY WAY OF THE CHINESE BUS LINES. AM I FREE TO LEAVE? The Court of Appeals Rules in the case of State v. Eric Terrell Spears (S.C. App.,...
Read MoreSOUTH CAROLINA FLAT FEE UNCONTESTED DIVORCE FROM FILING TO DIVORCED
CONSIDERING WHETHER I HAVE AN UNCONTESTED DIVORCE No one would call divorce pleasant, but that doesn’t mean they have to be a painful, protracted...
Read MoreGREENVILLE AND PICKENS IMPLEMENT NEW SUBSTANCE ABUSE DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM-DRUG CHARGES CAN BE DISMISSED
The Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office has implemented a pilot program for people charged with non-violent drug offenses. The program is at the...
Read MoreGOLF CART PERMIT LAWS IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Golfers, tourist, tailgaters, and beach bums have inquired about golf cart laws in South Carolina. In this article, I’ll explain what is required for one to...
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