Attempt of a Specific Intent Crime
A recent SC Court of Appeals case discussed the legal doctrine of attempt of a specific intent crime:

A recent SC Court of Appeals case discussed the legal doctrine of attempt of a specific intent crime:
The defendant has a fundamental right to testify or not testify. · State v. Rivera, 402 S.C. 225 (2013). While the defendant as a right to be present at trial, they do not have a right to be absent