Legal Question in Business Law in South Carolina

Can you become incarcerated from breach of a contract on a title loan in the state of south Carolina


Asked on 11/22/10, 2:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a franchise attorney I can tell you, incarceration only applies to criminal offenses, not civil ones. Breach of a contract is a civil matter, not criminal. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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Answered on 11/27/10, 3:15 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Mr. Murphy is right. But some breaches of contract are also fraudulent, and some frauds are crimes. Committing fraud can land you in prison, even if the fraud involves breaching a contract.

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Answered on 11/27/10, 7:09 pm


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