Criminal Defense

If you’re being investigated for a crime, the police may want to search your phone. Perhaps they’ve accused you of a white-collar crime, such as insider trading, and believe that communications on your phone could provide evidence. Or maybe you’re being accused of...

Arguing self-defense is a common defense strategy in criminal cases involving physical alterations, such as assault and battery. After all, you have the right to defend yourself from imminent harm. To claim self-defense, you typically must show that you were in...

In addition to the police having a search warrant and the warrant containing crucial details, you should also pay attention to how they execute it. Many mistakes concerning the execution of a search warrant go unnoticed. Below are three aspects to keep in mind: The...

Drunk and drugged driving remain among the leading causes of fatal car crashes throughout the country. One regional official with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) says, “South Carolina…is the worst state in the nation for drunk driving.” Last year, according to...

Almost 50 years ago, a man was sent to prison and put on death row. He was incarcerated for decades, but he was recently exonerated. He never committed the crime for which he was imprisoned, and he has now been released. However, his legal team was quick to point out...

Police officers will often look through discarded items to search for evidence. Maybe they believe someone is distributing drugs, for example. They could look in that person‘s trash to seek out drug paraphernalia and supplies, such as discarded baggies used for...

Most people have heard of search warrants. However, most people have also probably never seen one before. A search warrant is a very important document, as it allows law enforcement to gain access to a property and search for evidence. Nonetheless, this can only...

Firearms are dangerous, so while South Carolina doesn’t require gun owners to have permits, it does have a lot of laws and restrictions in place to encourage responsible ownership. One of the cardinal rules of gun ownership is that owners shouldn’t carelessly point...