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...
by Michael L. Brown | Aug 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
by Michael L. Brown | Mar 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
by Michael L. Brown | Feb 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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;...
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...
