by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
What is an ignition interlock device and when do you need to install one on your vehicle? In addition to the potential for fines, prison time, a suspended license, loss of your job, and other consequences for a DUI conviction, you may be required to install an...
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...
