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...
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...
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 —...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Dec 21, 2016 | Assault Crimes
The discussion concerning consent and sex has seen a dramatic shift in the past few years. It’s important to know what constitutes consent in today’s world. One study estimates that about one-third of college men do not know what constitutes rape. In fact,...
