You may be thinking that pleading guilty to your criminal charges will win you favor with a judge. That if you just admit to your crimes, you’re doing the right thing. This is rarely the case. An initial guilty plea can actually do the opposite and prevent you from receiving lesser sentencing or from getting…… Read More…
If you’ve been convicted of a DUI arrest at a DUI checkpoint in South Carolina, you could be in a lot of trouble. South Carolina law enforcement officers use a number of methods to catch drivers operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. One frequently used method is the use of vehicle…… Read More…
If you have been convicted of a crime and want to know if you can get your criminal record expunged in South Carolina, the expungement process may be an option for you to have your record cleared and move forward in your life. Expungement law can be confusing and complicated, so it is important to…… Read More…
Do you need a lawyer for help with a criminal charge? If so, you may be concerned about how much criminal defense lawyers cost in South Carolina. Attorneys have a reputation for being costly, but the reality is legal services are often more affordable than you may think. In some cases, such as in personal…… Read More…
While many states have legalized or decriminalized marijuana in the United States, and Oregon has decriminalized all illegal substances, South Carolina has not yet made a decision to legalize or decriminalize any common "drugs" or illegal substances. Because of differences in drug laws between South Carolina and neighboring states, or any other states, visitors or…… Read More…
If you’ve been arrested or charged with a criminal charge, or charges, in South Carolina, you may be left with a lot of questions. What is the next step? Where do I go from here? When do I go back to court? What is a preliminary hearing and how do I get ready for it?…… Read More…