If you are facing arrest for assault charges, you may not know what to expect. During the initial hours after arrest, you probably have a lot of confusion and possibly fear. It may help to understand the immediate legal actions so you can properly prepare. Initial...
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What does it mean to have a restraining order against me?
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jan 12, 2021 | Assault Crimes
If one of your personal relationships has recently become unruly in South Carolina, you may worry that the other party may seek a protective or restraining order against you. You may fear what this process could mean or how it might show up on your background check...
What are mitigating circumstances in a murder case?
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Oct 5, 2020 | Assault Crimes
Sometimes, an accusation of assault can lead to a murder charge, making it even more important that you develop the right defense. In your situation, if the person against whom you face charges for assaulting dies less than three years after the incident due to...
Is there a difference between assault and battery?
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jul 13, 2020 | Assault Crimes
In many states, assault and battery get split into different criminal areas. For example, Texas defines assault as threatening another person with bodily harm, while battery is actual physical contact that results in injury. Before 2012, South Carolina categorized...
Reviewing South Carolina’s self-defense laws
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Mar 25, 2020 | Assault Crimes
You certainly hope to never become involved in an altercation with another person in Monck's Corner. That said, there are scenarios where the circumstances of the moment may require you to act forcefully to defend yourself and others. The question then becomes when...
Ways to cope with holiday stress and anger
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Dec 6, 2019 | Assault Crimes
The holiday season is all about family -- but that's not always a good thing. Many people come from dysfunctional families where frustrations, resentments and disputes tend to pile up over the years, creating what can be a toxic -- and volatile -- situation.So, how do...
How to recognize and respond to parental abuse
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Mar 5, 2019 | Assault Crimes
South Carolina residents often hear stories of child abuse, or about instances of domestic violence that involve one partner causing harm to another. However, it is not every day that the news shares stories about parental abuse, which occurs when teens act out...
DNA collection upon arrest
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jan 1, 2019 | Assault Crimes
When arrested in South Carolina, individuals may have to provide a DNA sample as part of the routine booking process. This is a highly controversial thing because some feel it is a violation of rights. Specifically, they have concern over it being a wrongful search...
Is fighting considered assault?
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Oct 9, 2018 | Assault Crimes
At one time or another, you may find yourself in a situation where someone challenges you to a fight or involves you in a fight. When this happens in South Carolina, could you face charges of assault? That depends on the situation, but in general, fighting is against...
What is a restraining order?
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jun 19, 2018 | Assault Crimes
If you have been physically abused or assaulted by another person in South Carolina, then you have the right to protect yourself legally. One option is to get a restraining order against the person. Under the law, the South Carolina Judicial Department explains that...
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