Category: Criminal Defense
You Have the Right to Remain Silent
Everyone has heard it on television and in the movies: “You have the right to remain silent.” If you have been arrested or charged with any type of criminal activity, this becomes a much more serious phrase. In fact, you have a right under the Constitution of the United States…
Legal Search Requirements in South Carolina
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure, but what does that mean? Generally speaking, police will need to obtain a warrant prior to searching or taking anything from your home and car. However, there are exceptions to this requirement, particularly in emergency…
What Is Disorderly Conduct?
Disorderly conduct is a general term which can include any of the following on public property: Obvious, extreme intoxication Using profanity Firing a gun while under the influence or pretending to be under the influence It is important to note that a public place does not have to be publicly-owned…
Arson Charges a Serious Crime in South Carolina
A man is being charged with two counts of arson after setting ablaze two rental properties. The properties are owned by Governor McMaster, though authorities do not believe his office was motive for the crime. The fires caused approximately $450,000 in damage and forced the evacuation of numerous residents. There…
What Is Larceny and Receiving Stolen Goods?
A man from South Carolina was recently arrested when law enforcement officials discovered that he was concealing over $200,000 in stolen items in a network of underground tunnels. The news release said that Timothy Painter, 26, was arrested after a search warrant was conducted on the four-acre property and stolen…
South Carolina Woman’s Charges Expunged
A woman accused of assaulting a deputy and burglarizing a home will no longer face charges. An expungement order issued required that all records of her arrest be removed. It is unclear if the charges were dismissed; she was found not guilty, or nolle prossed, meaning the prosecutors elected not…
What to Expect After a South Carolina Arrest
Getting arrested may be one of the most nerve-wracking things you have to experience, especially if you have never been arrested before. You may have seen enough on television to be concerned, and you likely have questions about what will happen next. The important thing to remember is that you…
Arrested for Violating Concealed Carry Laws in South Carolina
South Carolina has reciprocity for concealed carry permits issued by 22 other states (limitations and restrictions apply). Unfortunately, the laws vary so widely from state to state that it is actually quite easy to run afoul of the rules when entering South Carolina. At David Aylor Law Offices, we can…
