by Seaton & Duncan | Feb 2, 2021 | Criminal Defense
What are the arson laws in South Carolina? Arson is when you set fire to something, right? Hold on – the definitions of arson contained in South Carolina criminal law are a bit more detailed and complex than that. Understanding them – as well as what the State must...
by Seaton & Duncan | Jan 5, 2021 | Criminal Defense
The procedures for appeals in SC are complex and unforgiving – at every stage in the process, there are strict deadlines. If a deadline is missed, your appeal could be dismissed before the appellate court even hears your case, or you could be prohibited from even...
by Seaton & Duncan | Jan 5, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Is there a difference between burglary and robbery charges in SC? Burglary and robbery are two separate offenses, with different elements that the state must prove to get a conviction, different penalties, and different defenses that may be available at trial. In...
by Seaton & Duncan | Jan 5, 2021 | Criminal Defense
When most people think of assault and battery charges, they picture someone punching another person. That’s definitely assault and battery, unless the punch was justified by something like self-defense, but did you know that assault and battery covers a much wider...
by Seaton & Duncan | Nov 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Criminal sexual conduct in SC, also called CSC or rape, is among the most serious criminal charges in our state and can carry as much as 30 years in prison if a person is convicted. Whether a person is convicted and how long their potential sentence could be depends...
by Seaton & Duncan | Nov 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Grand larceny charges in SC can carry up to ten years in prison and give you a criminal record for stealing that may follow you for the rest of your life. But first, just what is grand larceny in SC? If I take something that belongs to you, is that automatically...
