by swilliamslaw | Jul 10, 2023 | Armed Robbery, Assault & Battery, Bench & Arrest Warrants, Bonds & Bond Hearings, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Court Costs, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Drug Offenses, DUI, Embezzlement, Expungements, Federal Crimes in SC, Grand Larceny, Juvenile Defense, Preliminary Hearings, Prepare for Court, Pretrial Conference, Shoplifting, Statements to Police
Failure to appear at a court date in South Carolina is a serious matter that usually results in a bench warrant being issued for your arrest – in some cases – on the same day. Your criminal defense lawyer can help you to 1) avoid bench warrants for failure...
by swilliamslaw | May 4, 2023 | Criminal Defense
What are conditional discharges in SC? How do you get one, and how do they work? In this article, we will cover the basics of conditional discharges, including: The difference between conditional discharges in the lower courts and General Sessions Court, The types of...
by swilliamslaw | Sep 14, 2022 | DUI
When it comes to being charged with a DUI I’m sure you’re wondering what happens next. If you’re looking for a simple step by step process to follow, then you’ll love this info-graphic. This simple flow-chart maps out the next step depending on...
by swilliamslaw | Jan 6, 2022 | Bench & Arrest Warrants, Criminal Defense, Federal Crimes in SC, Statements to Police
What is an illegal search and seizure, and why does it matter in a criminal case? When attorneys talk about illegal searches and seizures, what they mean is an “unreasonable search and seizure” that is prohibited by the Fourth Amendment. Below, we will discuss illegal...
by swilliamslaw | Sep 14, 2021 | Criminal Defense
In this article you will learn the inside scoop on the South Carolina Driver’s License point system. I have lived in SC my entire life and have always found the Driver’s License point system to be a hidden, misunderstood, completely unknown thing. Why...
