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The South Carolina Youthful Offender Act allows young offenders to have qualifying criminal convictions expunged. S.C. Code § 22-5-920(B)(1) allows …

To get an expungement, your offense must qualify under one of the eligibility programs in South Carolina law. You apply …

If you are facing unlawful communication charges in South Carolina, you can have legal representation from the experienced team at …

South Carolina does not have mandatory sentencing guidelines for misdemeanors or felonies. The judge has wide discretion to determine the …

Criminal conspiracy charges in South Carolina carry the potential of jail time, fines and other penalties. You can fight conspiracy …

South Carolina has heavy penalties for both first and subsequent DUI convictions. It does not matter where the previous conviction …

In South Carolina, you can claim self-defense if you have been charged with homicide or some other form of assault. …

The impact of a burglary charge can change your life. The penalties range from multiple years in prison to life …

Most people who are pulled over and charged with a DUI do not realize the impact on their vehicle insurance …

Like most states, South Carolina does not require gun owners to register their weapons with the police. The state also …