by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
What are the gun laws in SC? South Carolina’s “Constitutional Carry” law was passed this year, effective March 7, 2024. The new gun laws removed restrictions for people who want to carry their firearms without a permit in SC, but there are still criminal charges for...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
If the SC DMV declares you a “habitual traffic offender,” your license will be “revoked,” and you will be subject to much more severe criminal penalties if you drive. Although “revoked” sounds permanent, it is not. The “revocation” is for five years, and it is...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
What are the stalking and harassment laws in SC? If you are accused of stalking or harassment, you could be arrested and face as much as fifteen years in prison depending on the circumstances. But you also may have defenses based on the facts of your case and SC’s...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
If your friend, family member, or loved one has been arrested, your first concern (and certainly their first concern) is how to get them out of jail. Depending on where they were arrested, they could be in a city jail or county jail. Once you have located your loved...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
What’s the difference between direct evidence and circumstantial evidence? We’re all familiar with the phrase, “that’s just circumstantial,” implying that circumstantial evidence is unreliable and perhaps should not be used to prove a person’s guilt. You may be...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
“Failure to appear” when you have a court date scheduled in SC can have serious consequences, including a bench warrant for your arrest, the possibility of bond revocation, and additional criminal charges. If you have been charged with a crime and released on bond, SC...
