by Seaton & Duncan | Sep 11, 2024 | Criminal Defense
When facing criminal charges, understanding your legal rights is critical. In South Carolina, individuals accused of crimes are afforded specific protections to ensure they receive fair treatment throughout the legal process. These rights, rooted in both the U.S....
by Seaton & Duncan | Sep 11, 2024 | Criminal Defense
When minors in South Carolina commit crimes, the legal system handles their cases differently from those of adults. Juvenile justice is designed with rehabilitation, rather than punishment, as the primary goal. It aims to help young offenders learn from their mistakes...
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...
