Criminal Defense

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...

The answer to the question of whether or not you should resist can be very complex. According to South Carolina law, resisting arrest is defined as deliberately avoiding arrest by a law enforcement officer. Resisting an arrest is treated as a misdemeanor offense....

When someone breaks the law, the consequences of their actions may frighten them. Those facing severe penalties and major criminal charges might go to great lengths to avoid the consequences of their criminal actions.  Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors alike...

When a prosecutor charges you with a crime, they do so because the police have gathered enough evidence to create probable cause that you have broken the law.  Trying to push back against that evidence is a popular defense strategy that could work in certain...

If you have a conviction on your criminal record, it may have an influence on your job opportunities. It’s important that you realize this because the way you apply for jobs and make your first impression on potential employers matters so much more when you have a...