People often think sex crime convictions are for adults having intimate and inappropriate relationships with minors. However, in today’s digital age, teens caught sending sexually explicit pictures could leave them with a child pornography charge. How the rules apply...
Sex Crimes
South Carolina authorities accuse man of seeking sex with teen
The Richland County Sheriff's Department took a 34-year-old man into custody on July 12 after an undercover sting operation identified him as pursuing sex with teenagers. Authorities released the man from jail after charging him with two counts of solicitation of a...
South Carolina man sentenced in child molestation case
A 26-year-old South Carolina man will spend at least 17 years in prison after a state judge handed down a 20-year sentence. The man was sentenced on Aug. 6 after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. He had been facing a charge of sexual...
Man gets prison sentence in child assault case
A 50-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years after being convicted on a charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor who was under the age of 11. According to South Carolina authorities, a welfare check was conducted at the man's residence in...
New law makes sex offenders easier to track
South Carolina residents who have been convicted of sexual abuse of a minor will have their passports revoked. The State Department recently began implementing a new law called International Megan's Law that was passed in 2016. Those with such a conviction on their...
Man and woman charged with sex crime
Two South Carolina residents have been taken into custody on suspicion of committing a sex crime against a teenage girl. The alleged incident took place in Bennettsville late last year. According to representatives of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a...
1 accused of sex crimes after allegedly luring woman into town
A criminal conviction is severe and can create various challenges in life. Those accused of sex crimes could face permanent registration as a sex offender and time behind bars. A South Carolina man is likely focused on his criminal defense after he was recently...
Man in South Carolina facing charges for criminal sexual conduct
Allegations for a sex-related crime can have a devastating impact on the life of an accused individual. Facing similar charges can often be stressful and intimidating, especially if the individual in question was recently arrested in relation to other criminal...
South Carolina woman accused of sex crimes with a minor
When an individual is facing criminal accusations, he or she may often be unsure how to proceed. Being accused of a crime can be stressful and intimidating, especially concerning accusations of sexual misconduct with a minor. A conviction in this area can be...
South Carolina man arrested, accused of sex crimes
Being accused of a crime can have various negative effects on a person. Many individuals find a similar process to be stressful and daunting, often causing them to say and/or do things that can be detrimental to the outcome of the situation. Even if allegations are...