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, and other court-ordered sanctions. A person can be charged with motor vehicle theft in South Carolina if they knowingly receive, retain, or possess a vehicle that has been stolen. The …
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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 South Carolina State House, admitted to committing four instances of perjury and two instances of obstructing justice. The plea, which State Judge Carmen Mullen accepted, is referred to as an …
SC Political Consultant Avoids Trial and Prison thanks to Shaun Kent and team Read More »
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 5.4 million dollars. The lawsuit involved a tragic and unfortunate death related to a vehicle and motorcycle accident. After a thorough investigation and gathering of evidence, our firm was able …
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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 in the district. This act of generosity is both heartwarming and impactful, as it ensures that every child has access to a nutritious meal and removes the burden of cost …
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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, manslaughter, and homicide. When an individual is accused of committing one of these crimes, it is important to take the situation very seriously as prosecutors will take an aggressive stance …
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 by The Post and Courier newspaper alleged that the Sheriff of Sumter County raped a fellow officer in 1997 and then groped her in 2004. These allegations caused a stir …
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 as just and balanced. Throughout the 300+ year history of our country, the Constitution has served as the backbone of our nation’s society. This document sets forth many things and …
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 high school civics and maybe a few tv shows like Law & Order, Miranda Rights are not part of everyday talk, especially if you’re not a criminal defense attorney like …
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.
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 want to give yourself your best chance at beating the charges. Being charged with a DUI in South Carolina can carry some serious punishments and consequences. If you’re pulled over …
