South Carolina Code 44-53-1960. Construction of article
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Nothing in this article may be construed to:
(1) limit the admissibility of any evidence in connection with the investigation or prosecution of a crime with regard to a defendant who does not qualify for the protections of § 44-53-1920(A) or with regard to other crimes committed by a person who otherwise qualifies for protection pursuant to § 44-53-1920(A) or § 44-53-1930;
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 44-53-1960
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(2) limit any seizure of evidence or contraband otherwise permitted by law; or
(3) limit or abridge the authority of a law enforcement officer to detain or take into custody a person in the course of an investigation or to effect an arrest for any offense, except as provided in § 44-53-1920(A) or § 44-53-1930.