Criminal Defense

When someone is exonerated, it means that the charges against them are overturned. They were already convicted in court and they spent time behind bars. But they are being let go because it was found that the original decision was the wrong one. You've probably heard...

If you are arrested for a criminal offense, the court may set you free on bail while you await the trial and resolution of your case. However, it is important to understand that bail comes with restrictions you have to observe. Besides the risk of incarceration during...

When someone is innocent of a crime but still is found guilty in court, it can take time to overturn that decision. Sometimes, many years of a person’s life are spent behind bars when they should never have been in that position. A man in New Jersey spent over 25...

Many people think that a person on death row is there because they killed someone, but that’s not always the case. In far too many cases, people on death row weren’t the ones who committed the murder. Some of them are exonerated before they’re put to death, but that’s...

If you are accused of a crime, it is likely you will be arraigned and formally charged. Depending on the nature of the offense you are accused of committing, a conviction may result in a fine, jail time or even a condemnation. As you can imagine, a criminal conviction...

Did you recently find out about an arrest warrant out there for you in South Carolina? If so, you may be anxious and unsure what to do.  While this can be an overwhelming situation, there are some steps you can take to help you get through the process.  Talk to an...

If you have been charged with a serious criminal offense, you may want to know if your charges can be reduced. Having your charges reduced means you will be charged with a lesser crime, which will attract a less severe sentence or penalty than the original one you...

When you have an arrest and conviction in your past, you may believe that it’s difficult to get your life back to normal. You may not be sure about how you will fit back into your community or live a normal life. It might be hard to find a job or difficult to obtain...

If you plead guilty to or are convicted of a crime in South Carolina, you may be able to avoid spending time behind bars, even if that’s one of the possible sentences you could receive. One alternative is GPS monitoring. Most people associate this with wearing an...

Judges sometimes make the news because of the sentences they hand down in criminal cases. They can cause a public outcry when they give someone a lenient sentence or because people consider a sentence too harsh. The United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) sets...