Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

criminal law freedom of press

At what age can a childs name be printed in the news paper for an arrest...and at what age can they be tried as an adult..Ex. Failure to stop on command of an officer....and can a image be shown


Asked on 6/29/09, 7:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: criminal law freedom of press

The press will usually not print anything from someone that is under the age if 18. As far as criminal charges, that can vary depending on a number of different factors.

Is the charge your referring to Failure to Stop for a Blue Light?

How old is the child?

You can email me at [email protected] or you may call. My firm receives calls in the evenings and we are located in Myrtle Beach, but represent people state-wide.

Robert Johnston

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Answered on 6/29/09, 7:27 pm


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