by Michael L. Brown | Mar 1, 2021 | Criminal Defense
If you have been charged with a crime in South Carolina, the last thing you want to do is assume that you are guilty. No matter what charge you are facing, a conviction will have severe consequences, and you need to fight your charge by all means available. But, what...
by Michael L. Brown | Jan 1, 2021 | Criminal Defense
In South Carolina, having a criminal conviction on your record can impact many different aspects of your life. Even once you have served your sentence, your conviction could make it more difficult to find housing or get a loan, and you will likely find that you are...
by Michael L. Brown | Dec 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you are facing a criminal charge in South Carolina, there are some steps you need to take in order to give yourself the best possible chance of avoiding a conviction at trial. Most importantly, you need to make sure you show up for your court date, and you need to...
by Michael L. Brown | Nov 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you have been charged with a crime in South Carolina, you have the right to testify in your own defense at your trial. But, while you can testify at your trial, this does not necessarily mean that you should take the stand. Although testifying can help in some...
by Michael L. Brown | Oct 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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,...
by Michael L. Brown | Sep 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
“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...
