by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
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...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
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...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses, DUI
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...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
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...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
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...