Do you feel that your rights were violated during the course of your recent criminal trial? If so, you may be eligible for post-conviction relief, or PCR, which can lead to a new trial to fight your conviction. While it can be a long and difficult process, our South Carolina legal team wants to make it easier by giving you the information you need to proceed. How the SC PCR Process Works Post-conviction relief is the Read More

Disorderly conduct can be seen as murky territory. The law doesn’t specify exact descriptions of illegal behavior and it’s a bit of a catch-all charge. If you’ve been charged with public disorderly conduct, it may not seem fair. Maybe you were just having fun with your friends and got a little too rowdy. This doesn’t change the fact though that being charged with disorderly conduct can have significant and Read More

South Carolina is the one of the worst in the nation when it comes to DUI-related deaths, ranking 5th in the country overall. So it should come as no surprise then that the penalties for DUIs and vehicular homicides in the state are harsh and unforgiving. Many times, if a driver has been drinking and causes an accident that results in a fatality, either felony could be charged. For this reason, DUI and Reckless Read More

Many states separate “assault” and “battery” into two separate charges. However, the state of South Carolina merges them together into a single infraction. Regardless of naming structure, being charged with assaulting another person can carry life-changing consequences and should be addressed with urgency. The state of South Carolina divides Assault and Battery charges up into three different degrees, according to Read More

Being hit with any drug charge in South Carolina can have intense and long-lasting consequences on your future. However, being convicted of Drug Trafficking has more serious implications that can sometimes reach as far as federal levels of punishment and incarceration, if state lines are crossed. Below we’ve outlined some information about drug trafficking in the state of South Carolina and what to do if you find Read More

Getting placed under arrest can be a daunting experience, particularly if it’s your first time, or if you’ve never had experience with the South Carolina criminal justice system. On top of being afraid of what your future might hold, you may also be faced with the fear of uncertainty and lack of knowledge about what happens during the arrest process. Below is a brief overview of what to expect if you get arrested in Read More

South Carolina has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country. In an effort to deter drivers from getting behind the wheel under the influence, even first time offenders with a Breath Alcohol Content (BAC) of over .15 can be ordered to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in their vehicle. Usually, repeat offenders are required to install an IID, but in South Carolina, your first conviction is enough to get Read More

A DUI arrest comes with serious penalties in any state, but South Carolina takes a two-pronged approach. If you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, whether the arrest is related to drug or alcohol consumption or both, you will go through two separate channels: an administrative process and a judicial process. Each of these procedures comes with its own set of independent rules and Read More