by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
In this article, you’re going to learn about verbal assault law in South Carolina. The criminal charges and penalties associated with verbal assault crimes 3rd degree assault and battery 2nd degree harassment Threatening the life of a public official Name-calling,...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
In this article, you’re going to learn some of the truths and myths about driving under the influence (DUI), in South Carolina. We’ll touch on… Breathalyzer tests Potential penalties, including fines and jail time DUI’s on your criminal record Driver’s license...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Technically, there is no legal limit for DUI in SC, although you can be charged with “driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration” (DUAC) based solely on your blood alcohol content (BAC). Below, we will discuss how blood alcohol content (BAC) works in SC and how it...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Sugar. Blow. Stardust. Nose candy. Cocaine, by any other name, is still an illegal drug. South Carolina is serious about holding accountable anyone who uses, sells or even just possesses cocaine or related paraphernalia. And the penalties are severe. Are you facing a...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
In the past 3 school years, more than 1,000 weapons have been confiscated at schools in South Carolina. The vast majority of these weapons were knives. Many parents are attempting to more actively combat the issue of weapons in schools. As a result, schools and law...
