by Greg McCollum | Sep 20, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
Unlawful drug offenses in South Carolina include the purchase, sale, trafficking, distribution, manufacturing, possession, or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Every one of these offenses is aggressively prosecuted by law enforcement and the...
by Greg McCollum | Aug 20, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
In 2015, South Carolina law changed the way it handles domestic violence cases. More levels of domestic violence were added. Instead of two categories, misdemeanor or high and aggravated nature, there are now four degrees of severity. Let’s look a little closer at...
by Greg McCollum | Jul 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Greg McCollum | Jun 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Greg McCollum | May 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Greg McCollum | Apr 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
