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...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
When Do I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer in SC? Deciding if and when you need a SC criminal defense attorney is a tough call anytime you or someone you know is facing criminal charges. The decision to hire a defense attorney should not be taken lightly or put off...
