by Greg McCollum | Jul 18, 2026 | Criminal Defense
In South Carolina, officers generally need to observe signs of bad driving, such as weaving, hitting a curb, or running a stop sign, before pulling a driver over on suspicion of DUI. Once stopped, the officer looks for physical signs of intoxication before deciding...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 17, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Marijuana possession in South Carolina is charged differently depending on the amount involved, and the line between a simple possession charge and a felony trafficking charge can come down to a few ounces. Under an ounce is typically treated as simple possession,...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 16, 2026 | Criminal Defense
South Carolina’s approach to domestic violence enforcement shifted significantly after Congress passed federal legislation in the early 1990s, which brought new funding and direction to state and local law enforcement. That shift changed how domestic violence...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 15, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Calling the police during a domestic argument in South Carolina can lead to an arrest, and in some cases, both people involved may be arrested and taken to jail. Once officers respond, the decision to make an arrest belongs to law enforcement, not to the person who...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 13, 2026 | Criminal Defense
After a DUI arrest in Myrtle Beach, a person is handcuffed and placed in a patrol vehicle for transport to the county jail. Everything said and done during that ride is recorded on camera and can later be used as evidence. The Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 12, 2026 | Criminal Defense
After a domestic violence arrest in South Carolina, the person is taken into custody, booked at the jail, and held for a bond hearing, which typically happens within about 12 hours or by the next day. A judge will set bond, and the person is usually released once bond...
