by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
When it comes to your day in court, telling the truth vs. telling a lie could mean the difference between freedom and being behind bars. Making false statements during an investigation can result in hefty fines and jail time, not to mention ruining your reputation....
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Grand larceny—a serious-sounding charge with serious consequences in South Carolina. If you’ve been charged with grand larceny in the state of South Carolina, you’re facing a range of fines or jail time. But depending on the specifics of your case, judges have leeway...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Vehicle searches can be intimidating. If a police officer demands to search your car, you may feel nervous—even if you’ve done nothing wrong. Is the officer legally allowed to search your car? Can you refuse the search? Should you allow the officer to search your car...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
In July 2016, two protesters at the Republican National Convention were arrested on charges of assaulting a police officer. Fourteen months later, the case against them was dismissed in what their attorney called “a victory for free speech.” During the summer of 2017,...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
7 Myths & Truths About Criminal Charges in SC From listening to friends and family, to searching online forums, or forming opinions from late night courtroom TV, false beliefs run wild when it comes to the law and the legal process. Unfortunately, too many people...
