DUI Field Sobriety Tests in SC
What are DUI field sobriety tests? Most of us have seen police officers on television administering field sobriety tests on the roadside – one that is commonly shown on TV involves tilting your head back, closing your eyes, and touching your nose. But did you know...
Felony DUI in South Carolina
What is a “felony DUI” in SC? Most driving under the influence charges in SC are considered misdemeanor offenses, although a DUI fourth or subsequent with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .15 or greater can carry as much as seven years in prison if convicted. A...
Implied Consent/DUI Administrative Hearings in SC
What is an implied consent hearing, also called a DUI administrative hearing? A DUI arrest can be overwhelming and confusing, and it is critical that you get an experienced DUI defense lawyer on your side immediately because there are strict deadlines that you will...
How To Beat a DUI in SC
Can you beat a DUI charge in SC? If you’ve been arrested and charged with DUI, you might be feeling hopeless and a bit lost. If convicted, you could go to jail, get hit with large fines, lose your driver’s license, and suffer a host of other penalties and consequences...
Prostitution of Minors in South Carolina: Charges & Jail Time
Prostitution — solicitation of payment for sexual acts — is a serious crime in the State of South Carolina. What's even more severe, however, is when these activities involve an underage person. With that in mind, everyone is capable of making a mistake or being in...
Sex Crimes Involving Minors in SC: Charges & Penalties
It won't come as a surprise to anyone that sex crimes have some of the most severe penalties in South Carolina. Under the umbrella of "sex crimes," however, exists an even more serious group of charges, sex crimes involving minors. Whether fair or not, as we'll...
What are Sex Crimes in SC?
Kent Collins - What are Sex Crimes in SC? What does it mean to be charged with a sex crime in SC? As it turns out, the grounds for certain types of sex crimes in South Carolina aren't always the clearest — there are several vague standards for these charges to apply....
SC Child Porn Charges: Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
In the State of South Carolina, sexual offenses involving children are some of the most disturbing, and as result, some of the most severely punished. In this article, we'll cover: What constitutes child pornography How the legal system views possession and...
Disorderly Conduct & Public Intoxication Laws in SC
In this article, we'll talk about: What a charge for disorderly conduct/public intoxication means in South Carolina What disorderly conduct and public intoxication looks like The penalties for a conviction of the disorderly conduct/public intoxication law In South...
Bail vs. Bond: What’s The Difference?
In this article, we'll discuss: What “bail” and “bond” mean How bail and bond work with being released from custody after being arrested What to do and what not to do if you've been bailed or bonded out and are awaiting trial What you should expect if you get arrested...
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