Rule 24 – Expert Testimony

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, South Carolina

Deleted S.c. R. Crim. P. 24Note to 1990 Amendment: Rule 24 Expert Testimony is taken from Rules 702 to 705 of the Fenderal Rules of Evidence. The language in paragraph (c) is that of Federal Rule of Evidence 704 prior to its amendment in 1984. The Advisory committee...

Rule 23 – Separation of Jury

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, South Carolina

If it appears that jury deliberations may extend into the night, the court, in its discretion, may order that the jury be taken to suitable sleeping quarters; and on the following morning they shall resume their deliberations. The jury shall be kept together,...

Rule 22 – Addressing the Jury

by | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, South Carolina

In arguing before a jury, no attorney shall address or refer to by name or otherwise any member of the jury he is addressing, or otherwise make any personal appeal to any or all members of the jury. S.c. R. Crim. P. 22This is substantially the language of Circuit...