Category: Criminal Defense
‘I Hear You Knocking.. But You Can’t Come In’ – When the Police Show Up At Your Home
Many people don’t realize that they don’t have to answer the door for the police unless they have a warrant for the arrest of someone in the home, unless they have a search warrant, or unless they are responding to a call of distress and have reason to believe someone…
Is Pretrial Intervention an Option for Your South Carolina Criminal Case?
When you’re facing criminal charges in South Carolina, pretrial intervention (PTI) could be the best option for you to avoid being prosecuted for and potential convicted of a crime. You won’t have to plead guilty, and you won’t end up being convicted of the crime, as long as you do…
Could Criminal Charges in South Carolina Harm Your Ability to Complete College?
If you are a college student or plan to get a college education, and you are also facing criminal charges in South Carolina, you are probably wondering how this is going to impact your educational goals. If you haven’t thought about it before now, then this is certainly the time…
What Should You Take Into Account When Choosing an SC Criminal Defense Attorney?
If you are facing criminal charges in South Carolina, there are several things that you need to think about when choosing the right South Carolina criminal defense attorney. At David Aylor Law Offices, our attorneys are well prepared to fight for your legal rights and ensure that you are properly…
Bitcoins and the Law
As with anything new, there will be problems; many arising simply because there is no precedent to follow. Since their conception in 2009, Bitcoins have continued to be a source of constant speculation and discussion among everyone from world financial leaders all the way down to the local corner businessman….
Fireworks Laws in Charleston SC
How does the law define a firework? A firework is any device designed to produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. South Carolina recognizes two kinds of legal fireworks: “display fireworks” and “consumer fireworks.” Display fireworks are the big and booming fireworks that we think of on…
Nothing is Certain Except for Death and Taxes, Unless You Trade in Bitcoin
Most paychecks are now direct deposited after standard state and federal taxes are deducted. When shopping, most of us generally pay with a debit card rather than writing a check or using cash; and state and local sales taxes are still due on the majority of these transactions. In both…
The History of Bitcoin
In October 2008 Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper on The Cryptography Mailing List outlining the basis intent behind Bitcoin, his cryptocurrency format. This proposed idea involved using sophisticated software code to create, authenticate and protect intangible currency without involving or being dependent on any government treasury or centralized banking system….
How Tony Stewart Could Avoid Penalty & Keep Racing
The news made headlines across the country and shocked hardcore fans as well as those unfamiliar with NASCAR races. Over the weekend, famed driver Tony Stewart was involved in an accident that left a 20-year-old competitor, Kevin Ward Jr., dead. The news of the crash, and footage from those watching…
Charleston, South Carolina Jail Rules and Procedures – Leeds Avenue Jail
Visitation If you’re locked up, one of the most important things is getting to see friends and family members. Visitation is allowed at Charleston jails, but there are certain hoops that must be jumped through first. Before visitation is permitted, an inmate must have been incarcerated for at least 72 hours (or three days). Once…
