Blog Category | Murder
Difference Between Murder and Manslaughter in South...
In South Carolina, the main difference between manslaughter and murder comes down to intent. Murder involves a deliberate or malicious act that leads to someone’s death, while manslaughter involves killing someone without malice, usually in the “heat of passion” or through reckless behavior. When our defense lawyer, Mo Abusaft, handles...
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What Is the Difference Between 1st, 2nd,...
South Carolina has an unusual murder statute, as it does not define separate murder charges; in fact, the state law never uses terms like “capital murder,” “first-degree murder,” or “second-degree murder.” Nevertheless, the statute defines three punishment levels for murder, which roughly correspond to the punishments other states associate with...
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