When an individual in South Carolina is charged with possession of child pornography, the accusations can have a devastating impact on his or her family and also on career aspirations. A potential conviction can cause even more severe ramifications. The most practical...
Sex Crimes
Man accused of criminal sexual conduct with a minor met online
Some criminal allegations have the ability to cause permanent damage to the accused person's reputation and life, even if the accusations ultimately turn out to be false. Accusations of criminal sexual conduct with a minor may cause irreparable damage to a person's...
Wife accuses husband’s friend of sex crimes in her home
Accusations of sex crimes need to be handled carefully, as anything that is said to police or investigators can have an impact on the case. Claims of sexual assault or other sex crimes are often unfounded or exaggerated by the person filing the charge and...
Middle school teacher pleads guilty to child pornography charges
Following up on our June 2, 2015 post about a gym teacher ("South Carolina gym teacher faces child pornography charges"), the man recently pleaded guilty in federal court. The middle school teacher may be behind bars for between five and 20 years. He may also have to...
Teacher who is also Uber driver pleads guilty to sex crimes
Some Uber drivers have faced accusations of kidnapping and sexual misconduct in the past. A South Carolina sixth grade teacher who is also an Uber driver was recently arrested after a woman accused him of sex crimes and kidnapping. The 39-year-old man was reportedly...
Man arrested for sex crimes as he steps of cruise ship
According to the office of the South Carolina Attorney General, a man from another state was recently arrested on a charge of sexual exploitation of minors. Investigators reportedly received information that led them to believe that the man had committed sex crimes....
Sex offenses charged after alleged sharing of pornographic video
South Carolina residents who are accused of -- or questioned about --sexual offenses may feel like they are being backed into a corner. Out of remorse or fear, they sometimes sign statements before discussing the allegations with an attorney, and this may be...
South Carolina gym teacher faces child pornography charges
Being convicted of sex crimes can have a severe impact on the personal and professional life of the offender. In addition to potential incarceration, the person will also face a lifelong registry as a sex offender. Every case has two sides, and accused individuals...
A look at the potential legal defenses to sexual assault charges
South Carolina residents may be interested in learning about some of the common defenses to charges for sex crimes. Due to the severity of these charges, it is important to put on as strong a defense as possible. When a person is facing a sexual assault charge, there...
South Carolina businessman facing felony sexual misconduct charge
Reports indicate that a South Carolina businessman and community leader was charged with sexual misconduct against a minor, and he was detained on Aug. 25. The alleged incident may have led to him leaving his position in a local business group. Police report that a...