What exactly qualifies as assault and battery under South Carolina law? Criminal defense attorney Price Sigal joins John Henderson of Henderson & Henderson Law to break down the four levels of assault and battery charges—from third-degree misdemeanors to felony aggravated assault. Learn about:
The differences between each charge and potential penalties
How injuries impact the severity of charges
When an assault charge can be elevated to a felony
Expungement rules and how a conviction affects employment & voting rights
Common misconceptions & defense strategies
Whether you're facing charges or just want to understand the law, this episode provides expert legal insight from both a former prosecutor and defense attorney.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Types of Assault & Battery Charges
00:45 Assault & Battery Third Degree
01:38 Assault & Battery Second Degree
02:32 Assault & Battery First Degree
04:06 ABHAN
05:04 Inappropriately Charged
06:14 Felony
07:11 How do Stand Your Ground Laws apply to Assault & Battery Charges?
08:28 Disclaimer
08:47: Outro
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