by Seaton & Duncan | Aug 9, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Whether the charges are in state court or federal court, conspiracy in South Carolina is when two or more people agree to commit a crime. Conspiracy is usually charged along with an underlying offense – the alleged crime that the conspirators are accused of agreeing...
by Seaton & Duncan | Jul 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense
What are your rights during a police search in South Carolina? What happens if you do not consent to a search and the police search anyway? In this article, we will cover the basics of search and seizure laws, including a summary of your Fourth Amendment rights...
by Seaton & Duncan | Apr 13, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Did you know that you can be charged with shoplifting in South Carolina for moving merchandise from one part of the store to another or for changing the price tag on a piece of merchandise? Or that South Carolina has a more serious shoplifting charge – “retail theft”...
by Seaton & Duncan | Apr 5, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Criminal charges for fraud in South Carolina cover a wide range of unlawful conduct involving the taking of money or property from others using deception or trickery. Although there is no single criminal charge called “fraud,” there are many, many South Carolina...
by Seaton & Duncan | Apr 2, 2022 | Criminal Defense
What is embezzlement in South Carolina, and how is it different from charges for breach of trust with fraudulent intent? Each is a specific charge, with specific elements that the state must prove to get a conviction, and they might not mean what you think. Below, we...
by Seaton & Duncan | Feb 25, 2022 | Criminal Defense
If you have been charged with a white-collar crime in South Carolina, or if you think you are under investigation, talk to a white-collar criminal defense lawyer immediately – before you talk to police or your employer. Your attorney might be able to: Talk to...
