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South Carolina doesn't have any statute of limitations for criminal offenses.
Everything has a statue of limitations other than murder.. Really, return that law license you have..
Have you figured out what part of the SC criminal law dealing with rentals (which I quoted), pertains to videos? Would that be the section involving cars, clothing, or equipment?
There isn't going to be any deep investigations, trial, jury or whatevertheheck some of you guys fantasize about. The reality is probably more like she returned the video and the store, in it's confusion over closing, has bad records. UNLESS this was ongoing behavior on the part of the "perp" then history will show.
I know this happens, I got a bill from a third party collection agency once over the last 2 movies we rented from a place that went out of business many years ago. Do I have the movies? Nope. Do they? Well, not anymore. Try and prove anything though. The only time it's ever an issue for you is if it could ding your credit.
Rental Agreements generally come under the remit of Civil Law, and to lock someone up for a night in such circumstances is a bot harsh in my view.
I agree. A desk appearance ticket would have done, And she would likely just paid the fine then and it's done.A lot of people have warrants they are unaware of for various minor offences and they often do not know until they get detained during a traffic stop or a need to visit the police station. These are non-violent, petty things like a missed court date, skipping jury duty etc. They are not America's most wanted. Let the punishment fit the crime, And a night in the hoosegow is a bit harsh.
Everything has a statue of limitations other than murder.. Really, return that law license you have..
Not is South Carolina. South Carolina and Wyoming are the 2 US states that do not have statute of limitations on criminal prosecutions. Can I have my law license back now?
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Have you figured out what part of the SC criminal law dealing with rentals (which I quoted), pertains to videos? Would that be the section involving cars, clothing, or equipment?
The law you quoted does not deal with video rentals. This women was charged under South Carolina's petit larceny statute: §16-13-30.
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