§ 44-53-1930 Limited immunity for overdose victim
§ 44-53-1940 Decision to seek medical assistance a mitigating factor
§ 44-53-1950 Limitation of immunity to allow prosecution for other crimes arising out of the drug or alcohol-related overdose
§ 44-53-1960 Construction of article
§ 44-53-1970 Civil and criminal immunity for law enforcement officers

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 44 > Chapter 53 > Article 19 - (5) Possessing Paraphernalia in Violation of Section 44-53-391;

  • 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.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.