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How (and When) Can You File for Expungement in South Carolina?
Due to the consequences of having an arrest or conviction on your criminal record, an expungement can truly provide a new lease on life. In South Carolina, many (but not all) arrests and convictions are eligible for expungement. Determining whether you qualify can be...
Should You Consider a Plea Bargain in Your South Carolina Criminal Case?
If you have been charged with a crime in South Carolina, you need to do everything you can to protect yourself. A conviction can have life-altering consequences—and these consequences can extend far beyond any time you may spend behind bars. Does this mean that you...
7 Common Alcohol-Related Crimes in South Carolina
In South Carolina, alcohol-related offenses can get you into serious trouble. Most of these crimes carry the potential for jail time, and they all carry consequences that can impact your life for years to come. As a result, if you have been charged with an...
What Are the Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in South Carolina (Besides Fines and Jail Time)?
Regardless of whether you are facing a felony or a misdemeanor, you are facing fines and jail time if you have been charged with a crime in South Carolina. But, fines and jail time are not the only possible consequences of a criminal conviction. Getting convicted can...
10 Facts You Need to Know After a DUI Arrest During the Holidays in South Carolina
Drunk driving arrests increase during the holiday season. Statistics show that the number of drunk drivers goes up during the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, and the police do everything they can to make sure these drunk drivers don’t cause serious or...
How Does the Attorney-Client Privilege Work in South Carolina Criminal Cases?
When you hire an attorney to represent you, you are entitled to the protections afforded by the attorney-client privilege. This protection is critical, as it allows you to provide your attorney with as much information as possible. Criminal defense attorneys need to...
Are You Facing a Felony DUI Charge in Rock Hill, South Carolina?
In South Carolina, a felony DUI is a serious crime. Felony DUIs carry mandatory sentences, and having a felony conviction on your record can negatively impact virtually all aspects of your life. While there are ways to fight felony DUI charges, avoiding unnecessary...
South Carolina DUI Laws: What You Need to Know After an Arrest
South Carolina’s drunk driving laws are strict. You can be convicted for having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% regardless of your level of impairment, and a conviction for a first-time offense can mean fines, jail time, and other penalties. If you are...
What Does It Take to Prove a Drunk Driving Charge in South Carolina?
In order to secure a conviction for drunk driving in South Carolina, prosecutors must prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. If prosecutors cannot meet this “burden of proof,” then it doesn’t matter whether or not the defendant was actually drunk...
7 Ways to Challenge Your Field Sobriety Test Results in South Carolina
When the police pull you over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, they will typically ask you to take the field sobriety tests. Unlike the breathalyzer test, you are not required to take the field sobriety tests under South Carolina...