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Criminal And Traffic Law In Greenville And Statewide
Passionate Defense Against Criminal Charges
One thing everyone knows about South Carolinians is that we love our alcohol. But the last thing you want is to find yourself with a public intoxication charge after a night of drinking with your friends. That’s why it’s important to know what the law says about...
Police officers have to follow certain rules when they investigate crimes or attempt to enforce the law. The Fourth Amendment, for example, limits the ability of police officers to search people's bodies or their property. Typically, a police officer needs to have...
Being charged with domestic abuse in South Carolina is a serious matter, as it is throughout the nation. It can affect your career, reputation, family relationships and the way your friends, boss and colleagues think of you. It’s something that has the potential to...
The average traffic stop in South Carolina results in personal frustration, a ticket and maybe increased insurance costs for the driver. However, if the police officer feels like the driver was particularly irresponsible, they might arrest them and charge them with a...
Almost all adults know that they have the right to defend themselves against criminal allegations. However, many people don't realize that this right extends to traffic citations. The average person who receives a ticket after a traffic stop will just pay the ticket...
Bumper stickers, window decals and other vehicle ornaments have long been used by people to add a little personality to their cars, trucks and motorhomes — and why not? If you spend a significant chunk of your time running errands, commuting or traveling the country,...
If you get into a fight while at a bar with your friends, you could be charged for disorderly conduct. You could also be charged if you participate in other types of behaviors that annoy or disturb the public. Some examples of disorderly conduct include: Urinating on...
The state of South Carolina could suspend your license for all kinds of reasons. Maybe you have a traffic fine that you have not paid in full yet. Perhaps you accrued one too many significant citations. A suspension or revocation technically means you cannot legally...
Contrary to popular belief, a significant number of individuals who are facing drug charges aren't big-time drug dealers. Instead, they're people who possess and/or sell small amounts of a drug to support an addiction. Many of the defendants facing drug charges don't...
If you get arrested on drug charges while you’re out with friends or even away at college, you may dread that phone conversation with your parents. You know you have to tell them eventually. How are they going to react? What are they going to say? After the initial...
