by Seaton & Duncan | Feb 25, 2021 | Criminal Defense
The answer depends on whether you have a concealed weapon permit (CWP) or not. A CWP in South Carolina allows you to carry a concealed weapon in most places, although there is a long list of locations that are prohibited. Without a CWP, your options for where you can...
by Seaton & Duncan | Feb 2, 2021 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Charged with DUI in SC? Whether this is your first experience with SC’s criminal justice system, or you’ve been here before, it can be confusing and stressful. People often wonder: Am I going to jail? Will I lose my license? Is this going to be on my criminal record...
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...
