South Carolina

Alex Murdaugh and whether to testify in your own defense

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As a criminal defense attorney with my fair share of trial experience, it’s always interesting to see how other practitioners litigate their cases. After all, the legal profession enjoys playing Monday morning quarterback with its analysis. I personally try not to cast stones; I’m far from flawless in trial. But that’s the beauty of the … Read more

Once-prominent lawyer Murdaugh gets life in prison for murders of wife and son

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Home Daily News Once-prominent lawyer Murdaugh gets life… Criminal Justice Once-prominent lawyer Murdaugh gets life in prison for murders of wife and son By Debra Cassens Weiss March 3, 2023, 10:39 am CST Disbarred South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced Friday to life in prison after a conviction in a double-murder trial during his … Read more

In murder trial cross-examination, prosecutors focus on ex-lawyer Murdaugh’s financial misdeeds and his ‘new story’

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Home Daily News In murder trial cross-examination, prosecutors… Criminal Justice In murder trial cross-examination, prosecutors focus on ex-lawyer Murdaugh’s financial misdeeds and his ‘new story’ By Debra Cassens Weiss February 24, 2023, 4:00 pm CST Alex Murdaugh is cross-examined by prosecutor Creighton Waters while testifying in his murder trial on Friday in Walterboro, South Carolina. … Read more

South Carolina laws that prosecute kids for ‘disorderly’ conduct are unconstitutional, 4th Circuit says

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Home Daily News South Carolina laws that prosecute kids for… Juvenile Justice South Carolina laws that prosecute kids for ‘disorderly’ conduct are unconstitutional, 4th Circuit says By Amanda Robert February 23, 2023, 3:22 pm CST Image from Shutterstock. A federal appeals court on Wednesday struck down two South Carolina laws that punish elementary and secondary … Read more

Prosecutors in murder trial of ex-lawyer Murdaugh can introduce evidence of alleged financial crimes, judge rules

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Home Daily News Prosecutors in murder trial of ex-lawyer… Criminal Justice Prosecutors in murder trial of ex-lawyer Murdaugh can introduce evidence of alleged financial crimes, judge rules By Debra Cassens Weiss February 3, 2023, 10:28 am CST South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh prepares for jury selection to resume during his murder trial at the Colleton … Read more

Cellphone video places Murdaugh at murder scene, says prosecutor in once-prominent lawyer’s trial

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Home Daily News Cellphone video places Murdaugh at murder… Criminal Justice Cellphone video places Murdaugh at murder scene, says prosecutor in once-prominent lawyer’s trial By Debra Cassens Weiss January 26, 2023, 11:13 am CST South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh prepares for jury selection to resume during his murder trial at the Colleton County Courthouse in … Read more

Merger will create Southeastern law firm with more than 550 lawyers

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Home Daily News Merger will create Southeastern law firm… Law Firms Merger will create Southeastern law firm with more than 550 lawyers By Debra Cassens Weiss January 6, 2023, 2:23 pm CST Alabama-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Carolinas-based Nexsen Pruet have announced a merger that will create a law firm with more than 550 … Read more