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How Is Evidence Used in Court?
Picture this: you’re in a courtroom, eagerly awaiting the verdict of a case. The outcome rests on the presentation of evidence – hard facts and
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle: What to do if you’re charged
Motor vehicle theft is a serious crime in South Carolina, and the penalties for conviction can be severe. The penalties can include fines, imprisonment, probation,
DUAC and DUI in South Carolina: What You Need to Know
Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (DUAC) are serious offenses in South Carolina. If you or a loved one
SC Political Consultant Avoids Trial and Prison thanks to Shaun Kent and team
On Wednesday, Richard Quinn Sr., a renowned Republican strategist who had long been the driving force behind an extensive network of political influence within the
Shaun Kent helps family with $5.4 Million Settlement after motorcycle accident
The Shaun Kent Law Firm has reached a new settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a motorcycle-related accident. The total settlement amount reached was
Shaun Kent Partners with Local Leaders to bring free Chick-Fil-A lunches to students
Manning, South Carolina attorney Shaun Kent has recently partnered with the local Chick-Fil-A and the school district in providing a free lunch to every child
What are SC’s Violent Crimes?
Violent Crimes Violent crimes are a broad category of criminal offenses that encompass a range of serious criminal acts, such as rape, aggravated assault, robbery,
Passing a DUI Test isn’t easy
Last year Shaun Kent, the founder of our firm, created a set of videos demonstrating how the standard field sobriety tests that police perform are
Shaun Kent Defends Sumter County Sheriff
Earlier this year Shaun Kent was tapped to defend Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis from allegations of sexual assault. In January of 2022, an article
When Can Cops Search Your Phone?
The US Constitution protects citizens from many evils of a tyrannical government. It sets up the government in a way that our founding fathers saw
Myths about Miranda Rights
Miranda Rights are one of those things that most people know a little about but not all of the facts. This is understandable. Apart from
Possible Defenses to a Drug Charge
Drug charges, including possession and trafficking, can be pretty serious and severely impact an individual charged. The State, that’s to say the prosecution, can get restless in trying to hand out hardy prison terms and fines to those convicted. One thing you have to remember, for these drug charges and any criminal charge, even when it seems the odds are against you there is still the need for a fair trial and the chance for you to present a defense.
8 Clues Police Look for During DUI Stop
Driving under the influence carries some serious punishments in South Carolina. It’s important you know what to do if you face DUI charges if you
Can Pre-Existing Conditions limit your Personal Injury Claim?
How can a pre-existing condition affect your personal injury case? If you have been the victim of another’s negligence then South Carolina law gives you
How Accurate are Breathalyzers?
Drivers across the US are charged every day with DUIs. Many of these drivers are charged simply because they failed a breathalyzer test. One of
Pretrial Intervention – FAQ – South Carolina
What is Pretrial Intervention (PTI)? PTI is an alternative to the typical trial process. Instead of pleading guilty or not guilty, a defendant can be
Assault and Battery : Felony vs. Misdemeanor Charges in South Carolina
In South Carolina assault, also known as assault and battery, are very serious charges. Even though they are categorized as both felonies and misdemeanors depending
White-Collar Crime: Famous Cases
Some forms of white-collar crime include bribery, embezzlement, fraud, identity theft, money laundering, tax evasion, and others. In this article, you can read about some of the most famous cases of white-collar crimes including one of South Carolina’s most famous political corruption scandals.