by Michael L. Brown | Jan 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
by Michael L. Brown | Nov 1, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested in South Carolina, it is important for you to understand what will happen next. Being arrested is a serious matter, and while it does not necessarily mean that you will be charged with a crime, it does mean that you need to be extremely...
by Michael L. Brown | Oct 1, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When you get arrested in South Carolina, the U.S. Constitution affords you a number of fundamental protections. Many of the Constitution’s protections apply prior to arrest as well. If you have been arrested for any alleged criminal offense in South Carolina, you need...
by Michael L. Brown | Sep 1, 2019 | Criminal Defense
A DUI is a serious criminal charge in South Carolina. Depending on whether this is your first offense or you already have a DUI (or multiple DUIs) on your record, you could be facing hundreds or thousands of dollars in fines and anywhere from 48 hours to five years in...
by Michael L. Brown | Aug 1, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you have been charged with a crime in South Carolina, one of the most important things you need to know is how much jail or prison time is on the table. However, this can also be one of the most difficult pieces of information to find. Section 16-1-10 of the South...
by Jane Morrell | Dec 31, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Facing a criminal charge is scary. Your criminal law attorney will tell you that every action you take following your charge has the potential to impact your case. Knowing what you should and shouldn’t do under these circumstances can be crucial. Michael L....
