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Should You Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent After an Arrest in South Carolina?
Once you are arrested and taken into custody in South Carolina, you have the right to remain silent. You do not have to respond to police interrogation, and you do not have to testify at your trial. This right is rooted in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution,...
When are You Entitled to a Public Defender in a South Carolina Criminal Case?
“You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.” This well-known portion of the Miranda warning addresses criminal defendants’ constitutional right to legal representation under the Sixth Amendment. However, if 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...
10 Reasons to Hire a DUI Lawyer for Your South Carolina DUI Case
You’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, and you are wondering if you should hire a DUI lawyer. You are concerned about paying expensive legal fees, and you are not clear on what exactly a lawyer will be able to do in order to...
5 Types of Defenses to DUI Charges in South Carolina
If you are facing a DUI charge in South Carolina, you need to defend yourself by all means available. DUI charges carry administrative and criminal penalties, and even first-time offenders face mandatory jail time, fines, and various other consequences. The good news...
What is an “Administrative Suspension” in a South Carolina DUI Case?
While there are many confusing aspects of DUI cases in South Carolina, one of the most confusing for many people is the distinction between administrative and criminal penalties. When you get arrested for DUI in South Carolina, this is a criminal charge that will lead...
What Should You Do After a DUI Arrest in South Carolina?
A DUI arrest can change your life. There is simply no other way to put it. From losing your driver’s license to losing your job – not to mention the possibility of facing jail time – the consequences of getting arrested for drunk driving in South Carolina can be...
What are South Carolina’s Laws on Marijuana, Hemp, and CBD?
As states across the country have moved forward with legalizing both medicinal and recreational marijuana, South Carolina’s legislature has maintained the status quo. As of early 2020, it remains illegal to grow, distribute, or use marijuana in South Carolina in any...
Fact or Fiction: 6 Myths about Criminal Trials in South Carolina
You can’t believe everything you see on television. While this is true for most types of movies and TV shows, it is especially true when it comes to crime dramas that depict fictionalized criminal trials. However, these movies and shows have been around for decades;...
Defending Against Attempt, Conspiracy, and Aiding and Abetting Charges in South Carolina
You were arrested, but you didn’t commit a crime. Or, at least you don’t think you committed a crime. Do you need to be worried? If so, what type of defense do you need to assert in order to avoid being convicted and potentially sentenced to jail time at trial? Like...