by Greg McCollum | Jul 11, 2026 | Criminal Defense
After a DUI arrest in South Carolina, a person typically appears before a bond hearing the following morning, where a judge sets bond conditions and release terms. Once released, the individual receives back personal property such as a phone and wallet, but the...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 10, 2026 | Criminal Defense
If South Carolina police contact someone and ask to question them about a sexual assault allegation, that person should decline to answer questions until a lawyer is present. A sexual assault investigation can lead to serious rape or criminal sexual conduct charges,...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 9, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Most arrests in South Carolina happen after normal business hours, on weekends, or during holidays. Anyone taken into custody during these times should contact a criminal defense law firm immediately, even in the middle of the night, so a case can move forward before...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 8, 2026 | Criminal Defense
When a South Carolina court denies bond on a murder charge, release is not automatic, but it is not always impossible either. The Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team helps clients understand the specific court process required to seek a bond after an initial...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 7, 2026 | Criminal Defense
In South Carolina, most people arrested on domestic violence charges are still granted bail at their bond hearing, since bail is generally set as a matter of course for these arrests. Only in the most serious cases, where the alleged conduct is comparable to attempted...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 6, 2026 | Criminal Defense
After a DUI arrest in Myrtle Beach, a person is driven to the detention center, walked through the booking area, and taken to the breath test room. Under South Carolina law, this entire process is recorded on video, so staying calm and saying as little as possible is...
