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…
There are three ways in which a police officer is able to search your property: with a warrant, with your permission, or with probable cause. This applies to your home, your car, your business, etc. There is no warrant requirement if an officer feels they have probable cause, or you give your permission. A warrantless…… Read More…
For a vast majority of people, it is not feasible to spend weeks or months in jail awaiting court dates or a trial. That is why every defendant, except in extenuating circumstances, is offered a reasonable bail they can pay to be released from jail. This bail payment is considered a form of collateral to…… Read More…
When facing criminal charges in South Carolina for the first time, it can be confusing trying to understand where your case is going next, what kind of courtroom you might find yourself in, and what kind of sentencing you can be facing. The criminal justice process can be long and tedious, and more than intimidating…… Read More…
While everyone knows that you shouldn’t drink and drive, it happens every single day in upstate South Carolina. Greenville County averages around 320 DUI arrests each year, which is almost one DUI arrest a day in the county alone. If you make the mistake of drinking and driving, whether you are a first-time offender or…… Read More…