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...
by Seaton & Duncan | Oct 19, 2023 | Criminal Defense
What is “sexting?” Sexting – sharing nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photographs or video clips through text messages – is more common than you may think. Modern romances often begin online – using online dating apps, websites, and social media, and...
by Seaton & Duncan | Jul 2, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges
The most common drug charges in South Carolina involve marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl – from simple possession, to possession with intent to distribute, all the way up to trafficking charges. Below, we will discuss the different types of...
