Sexual based offenses carry with them some of the most serious punishments that can be issued by a criminal court. With South Carolina police aggressively pursuing the investigation of sex crimes, an individual can be taken into custody shortly after the initial...
Month: June 2013
Infant dies, South Carolina man faces drunk driving charges
It is never a good idea to drive while under the influence of alcohol. However, people are only human and can make mistakes. Unfortunately, many times these mistakes can result in devastating consequences, which include the death of victims. This seems to be what had...
McConnells woman accused of using meth around children
For more than a decade now, methamphetamine has been the scourge of many states across the country. Although progress has been made in restricting the materials needed to make this highly addictive, physically degrading drug, methamphetamine use continues to warp...
South Carolina drug charges raise questions about legal searches
Drug-related charges often stem from a simple traffic stop. If a person is stopped for speeding or a broken tail light, police may find probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle. If police find drug evidence, charges will likely result. However, the stop,...
DNA sampling for criminal suspects approved by US Supreme Court
When it comes to sex crimes, DNA testing and evidence is absolutely vital to the investigation process. Law enforcement must still abide by the processes to obtain DNA samples from suspects; but it is inherent to the conversation. Given the very serious nature of sex...