On behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Sep 4, 2020 | Criminal defense
Getting into a physical fight with your romantic partner, your family members or your roommate might result in domestic violence allegations. Even if the other person involved does not contact law enforcement, neighbors or other individuals may call authorities, who...
On behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Jul 21, 2020 | Criminal defense
As a college-aged student, you’ve been exposed to plenty of firsts. You may have had your first swig of alcohol after your exams, and you may have even tried drugs for the first time with a new group of friends. All of these situations were temporary and may not have...
On behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Jul 6, 2020 | Criminal defense
You were given a citation when you drove through a red light. You were making a right-hand turn and knew that there was no one heading your way, but the police state that you violated the law. South Carolina law does require that you make a complete stop at a red...
On behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Jun 30, 2020 | Criminal defense
Both the federal government and the state of South Carolina have relatively comprehensive lists of controlled or prohibited substances. Some of the compounds included in the schedule of controlled substances continue to have demand despite their illegality. As a...
On behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Jun 18, 2020 | Criminal defense
With the increasing popularity of online dating and the prevalence of smartphone cameras, more and more people are taking explicit photos of themselves or their partners. Unfortunately, some people choose to use those private images as leverage to control or hurt...
On behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Jun 16, 2020 | Criminal defense
Even if you understand the rules of the road and do whatever you can to follow them, you’re likely to make mistakes from time to time. You might run through a stop sign or run a yellow light when you are in a hurry. Maybe your mind drifts on a long drive and you find...
On behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Jun 16, 2020 | Criminal defense
Although many adults treat driving as though it is a basic right, it is a privilege. Those who don’t comply with regulations regarding their behavior and their driving practices could wind up without a valid driver’s license. Losing your license or having...
On behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Apr 30, 2020 | Criminal defense
You know that you do not have to consent to a police search of your home. If the police knock and ask to come in, you can tell them that you don’t give them permission without a warrant. But what about a dorm room? You do not own the building; you are just renting the...
On behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Apr 27, 2020 | Criminal defense
You were at a college party when someone asked you to hold their backpack for them. They just needed to go talk to a friend. You’d been drinking, as had everyone at the party. You took the bag and went to sit on the back porch. Minutes later, the police busted the...
On behalf of Blackwelder Law, LLC | Apr 8, 2020 | Criminal defense
You may think smoking marijuana is harmless. However, in South Carolina, possession of marijuana is illegal. So regardless of what you think about it, if you get caught in possession of marijuana, you could be in trouble. You could even go to jail. When can the police...
