by Greg McCollum | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
(Simple) Possession is a term that refers to a drug charge in a weight of drugs generally considered to be intended for “personal use.” First Offense Possession charges are usually classified as misdemeanor drug charges in the state of South Carolina*. Second or...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
In Horry County, if you are charged with a Drug offense or other non-violent offense in General Sessions and are not eligible for Pre-Trial Intervention, you may be eligible for Drug Court. Drug Court is an intensive judicially supervised treatment program for...
by Greg McCollum | Mar 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
If you’re looking to retain a lawyer to defend you on a case, there are certain things that it would probably behoove you to ask them. It’s helpful to have someone that you relate to and who you can tell your story to, tell what’s going on in your life, and to have...
by Greg McCollum | Dec 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
We are frequently approached by people who have had a law enforcement officer come to their home or business asking them questions. These people want to know if a) they need to answer these questions and b) they should have an attorney present when speaking to these...
by Greg McCollum | Nov 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
What makes a DUI a felony in South Carolina is that someone is hurt, or possibly killed, as a result of a DUI accident. There are two types of Felony DUI, depending on the result of the accident. A Felony DUI with Death is very serious – like a homicide, it carries up...
by Greg McCollum | Oct 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Judge gavel, scales of justice and law books in court In Federal Court, sentencing after a conviction or plea bargain can be fairly predictable. This predictability comes from the fact that most (though not all) federal courts will fairly closely follow Federal...
