by Seaton & Duncan | Apr 2, 2024 | Divorce, Family Law
How Do You Get a Legal Separation in South Carolina? Technically, you don’t, because there is no such thing as a “legal separation” in South Carolina. You can, however, get a divorce on the grounds that you have been separated for at least one year. You can also file...
by Seaton & Duncan | Dec 19, 2023 | Criminal Defense
There isn’t a single crime called “evidence tampering” in South Carolina, but there are several crimes that can be charged when someone interferes with the evidence, witnesses, or officials involved in a court case. Depending on the circumstances, a person could be...
by Seaton & Duncan | Dec 13, 2023 | Criminal Defense
What is circumstantial evidence? Most of us have probably said or heard someone say, “That’s just circumstantial evidence. I need to see more.” We might assume that circumstantial evidence isn’t enough to convict a person of a crime, but we would be wrong. Although...
by Seaton & Duncan | Dec 13, 2023 | Criminal Defense
What is “direct” evidence in South Carolina courts? We looked at circumstantial evidence in a previous article, but we also need to understand direct evidence if we want to see the full picture. In this article, we will discuss direct evidence, including: South...
by Seaton & Duncan | Nov 3, 2023 | Criminal Defense
When do police need an arrest warrant to take a person to jail? If you are pulled over for speeding, the police officer will likely “run your license” to see if you have any warrants – if there is an arrest warrant or a bench warrant, they will take you to jail. In...
