Plea bargain agreements are an important component of the criminal justice process. A plea agreement is a formal mechanism for prosecutors and defendants to resolve a case without having to go through the full criminal trial process. These agreements allow for some level of leniency from the prosecution, as well as allowing the defendant to…
In South Carolina, fleeing and eluding is a serious criminal offense It is against the law for a driver not to stop when signaled by an officer. It is also illegal for a driver to try and escape from an officer in uniform after an audible signal. If charged, drivers can be fined, imprisoned, or…
Homicide and murder are both crimes that involve the death of another person, but they have different meanings and legal implications. Homicide describes any killing, including manslaughter and justifiable killings such as those done in self-defense or those done by law enforcement officers. Murder is a more specific term for the intentional illegal killing of…
Violent crimes cause physical harm or threaten physical harm to others. In South Carolina, these crimes are felony offenses that involve an offender using or threatening physical force against another person. Examples of violent crimes in the state include assault with intent and battery of a high and aggravated nature, sexual exploitation, death with malice,…
Gun charges in Columbia, South Carolina carry strict consequences. There are gun laws to protect its citizens from the crime of violence. In South Carolina, it’s illegal for anyone under 21 to have a firearm, except for hunting with parental permission. Carrying a handgun openly or concealed without a permit is also illegal. Buying a…
The penalties for murder in South Carolina are very serious due to the serious nature of the crime. In Greenville, South Carolina, when someone is convicted of murder they face life in prison or even the death penalty. The death penalty can only be imposed if certain criteria are met, such as if the victim…