by Seaton & Duncan | Apr 7, 2021 | Criminal Defense
There is a wide range of minor criminal offenses that are eligible for expungement in South Carolina, including minor drug offenses, magistrate or municipal court offenses, and charges that are dismissed through pretrial diversion programs. What is an expungement? ...
by Seaton & Duncan | Feb 25, 2021 | Criminal Defense
What are the rules for self-defense in South Carolina, and how does South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law work? You have a legal right to defend yourself, but the rules for how and when you are permitted to defend yourself can be different from state to state. In...
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...
