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South Carolina law makes it illegal to physically attack others, but the penalties for assault can vary widely, depending on the facts and how the assault takes place. If you are accused of committing assault and battery in South Carolina, a Charleston criminal defense lawyer might be able to help you fight the charges and […]
One thing is for sure when you are arrested and charged with a crime – especially a serious felony – you don’t want to take chances with your life. You could be facing serious jail time and a conviction that could forever impact you and your family. The word “jail” is far more than just […]
When you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, you may be focused on the big things like making bail and finding a skilled South Carolina criminal defense lawyer to fight for your interests. But maybe this isn’t your first time getting in trouble with the law. If you’ve been in trouble before, you are […]
When you get convicted of certain types of crimes in South Carolina, you may be ordered to pay restitution to the victims. When this happens, your restitution acts like a debt that must be repaid in order to fully satisfy your sentence. If you are charged with a crime involving theft or one that causes […]
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that if you are accused of a crime, you have a right to the assistance of counsel in defending yourself. The way that we accomplish this in modern times is through local public defenders. If you cannot afford to pay a private attorney to defend you, then […]
When it comes to criminal charges, prosecutors are paid to bring people to justice for their crimes. This often means charging offenders with multiple crimes. They do this for a couple reasons. Most importantly, they may feel that they have a stronger chance of getting at least one of their charges to stick if they […]
By now, everyone knows it’s illegal to drive drunk (or ought to know). However, a lot of people still think they cannot be arrested for walking drunk. So-called “public intoxication” is often thought of as a minor offense, and in some places, local municipalities may charge it as an ordinance violation, similar to littering or […]
If you’re wondering if you can get a DUI on a boat, the answer is yes – you can be arrested for operating a watercraft while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in South Carolina. The laws are a bit different from driving a motor vehicle on dry land, but it’s still illegal. A […]
If you’ve been arrested and charged with a drug offense in the Charleston area, you are probably worried about what will happen to you. After all, there’s a lot more to worry about than fines and jail time. You may also face losing your driver’s license, your job, even your right to vote. Of course, […]
Owning a firearm is a basic right protected by our Constitution. However, there are laws designed to make sure that firearms don’t fall into the wrong hands, and many criminal offenses carry stiffer penalties when firearms and other weapons are used to commit them. People Who Cannot Own or Possess Firearms in South Carolina Under […]
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