In South Carolina, it is against the law for a motor vehicle driver to not stop for a police vehicle with blue lights on. This is a misdemeanor offense and can result in fines, jail time, and a suspended license. When an officer signals for a driver to pull over with their blue lights from…
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…
In the United States, South Carolina federal court allows the use of bodycam video camera footage in DUI arrests. Officers and police departments frequently use this type of evidence to support their public safety claims. The footage can offer an impartial perspective for the director of public safety and help determine driver impairment. However, the…
A statute of limitations is a legal timeframe for filing charges for a crime. Unlike some states, South Carolina does not have statutes of limitations for any crime including a drug conviction. In South Carolina, cases for drug offenses must be filed in a timely manner. If charges are brought against you after the statute…
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…