by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
SC Accomplice Liability: What is the “Hand of One, Hand of All”? “The hand of one is the hand of all” is basically legal slang for accomplice liability. It’s a phrase that is often misinterpreted by police officers and even attorneys sometimes. Although a...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Tampering with or destroying evidence is a crime in SC that can result in criminal charges including obstruction of justice, accessory after the fact to a crime, intimidation of court officials, or misprision of a felony. In this article, we will discuss the law of...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses, DUI
There are many reasons you may need a temporary alcohol license (TAL) or another type of provisional DUI license if you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in SC – even if you have not been convicted. In this article, we will look at the different...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses, DUI
What are DUI field sobriety tests? Most of us have seen police officers on television administering field sobriety tests on the roadside – one that is commonly shown on TV involves tilting your head back, closing your eyes, and touching your nose. But did you know...
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...
