Articles on South Carolina Law

Being arrested and finding yourself facing criminal charges can feel overwhelming.

What’s more, you find yourself in a world full of terms that you don’t understand. Terms like “Preliminary Hearing”.

Well, I’ve attempted to answer the most common questions about preliminary...

Many people regret the times in their lives when they were “young and stupid” or “at the wrong place at the wrong time.” Not all who are convicted of a crime end up spending the rest of their lives revolving in and out of jail. For many, a conviction–and perhaps just the arrest–is a wake-up call setting them back on...

The laws on assault and battery in South Carolina can be quite confusing. You may wonder what the difference is in each of the degrees of charges, whether the charge is a misdemeanor or felony, what jail sentence you face and other questions.

The arresting officer may not have...

Whether you had just one drink too many at happy hour or you made a bad decision after partying too hard, getting arrested on DUI charges is enough to leave you reeling. Questions...