Yes, a person can be arrested after a self-defense shooting in South Carolina, even when the shooting appears to have been legally justified. The Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team represents South Carolina residents who are arrested and charged with a felony after a shooting they say was in self-defense.
Lawful Gun Ownership Does Not Prevent an Arrest
Many people who are arrested after a self-defense shooting are law-abiding citizens who legally own their firearms. In many cases, they have completed training courses, learned how to safely handle a gun, and studied the laws around self-defense before ever needing to use a weapon to protect themselves. Even so, using a gun in what they believed was a lawful act of self-defense can still lead to an arrest and a felony charge.
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Being Charged With a Major Felony Can Change a Life
A self-defense shooting case can result in a person being charged with a major felony, a charge that can significantly affect their life going forward. The Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team has experience handling these cases for clients in South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you be arrested in South Carolina even if a shooting was in self-defense? Yes. Being a law-abiding gun owner acting in what you believe is self-defense does not prevent an arrest.
Does owning a gun legally protect you from being arrested after a shooting? Not automatically. Lawfully owning and carrying a firearm, and even completing training on gun safety and self-defense law, does not by itself prevent an arrest if a shooting occurs.
What kind of charge can result from a self-defense shooting? A person can be charged with a major felony following a self-defense shooting, even when they believed their actions were legally justified.
Why Choose the Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team
Facing a felony charge after a self-defense shooting is a serious matter, and the outcome can shape the rest of a person’s life. Greg McCollum brings close to 30 years of experience and a background as a former prosecutor to these cases.
If you have questions about a self-defense shooting charge, call the Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team at (843) 626-5480. Consultations are confidential.
