Blog Category | Criminal defense
Constitutional Rights in Criminal Cases
If you face criminal charges, it’s important to know that the U.S. Constitution provides several protections to ensure fair treatment. These constitutional rights are designed to safeguard your freedoms and ensure that justice is served. From the right to remain silent to protection against unreasonable searches, these fundamental rights play...
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Post-Conviction Relief Seeking Appeals, Pardons, and Sentence...
After a conviction, there are still steps you can take to change the outcome. Post-conviction relief options, including appeals, pardons, and sentence reductions, offer ways to challenge and potentially alter your situation. By exploring these options, you can work towards a more favorable resolution. Here’s what you need to know...
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Exploring Self-Defense Laws and When You Can...
Many people in the U.S. have heard of self-defense laws, which can protect you from criminal prosecution for protecting yourself, your property, or someone else. If you were criminally charged for using force against another person in what you felt was an act of self-defense, you may be confused about...
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Legal Rights and Reporting Procedures of Sexual...
Victims of sexual assault do not often speak up for certain reasons. And though they have legal rights whenever they do, there are also specific procedures they must follow to properly report their assault. Criminal charges for sexual assault are serious, and their repercussions can threaten a person’s livelihood and...
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Legal Consequences and Defense Options of Assault...
Assault and battery is a serious crime that can lead to prison time, fines, and serious collateral damage anywhere throughout the U.S. Fortunately, criminal defense attorneys can provide those accused with options that can lead to mitigated sentences, reduced charges, or even charges that are outright dismissed or dropped. Assault...
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Common Myths About Criminal Law Debunked
The popularity of crime dramas in the U.S. has taught Americans a lot about the criminal justice system. Unfortunately, some of those teachings are incorrect. Whether from television shows or other sources, there are many myths about the justice system that are accepted as fact. Believing in misconceptions about the...
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The Role of Miranda Rights in Criminal...
Criminal activity is a wide subject that includes violent altercations, property damage, white-collar offenses, and organized crime, as well as acts that are categorized as victimless or consensual. In most cases, authorities will attempt to determine who is at fault, charge them with the crime, and obtain either a conviction...
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Can Social Media Be Used Against You...
Now more than ever, people have easy and instant access to the internet. However, since many people use the internet to share their thoughts and feelings without a filter, it can often come with significant legal risks. Social media and criminal cases do not play well together, and posting frequently...
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State vs. Federal Drug Crime Penalties What...
The U.S. war on drugs began in 1970, with the passage of the Controlled Substances Act. However, it wasn’t until President Richard Nixon stated to Congress that drug addiction had become “a national emergency” that America kicked off a campaign of criminalizing drug use. This campaign has persisted for decades....
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Charged With Theft on the Self-Checkout Line?...
There is only a month left before Christmas time is here once again. This means that stores and businesses will soon be jam-packed with shoppers purchasing food, toys, and gifts they need to make the season as merry and bright as possible — but also as quickly as possible. As...
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What Can Police Search Without a Warrant...
Both the U.S. and South Carolina Constitutions protect people from unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring the police to have a search warrant reviewed and signed by a judge to comply with these protections in many situations. Be that as it may, the police can occasionally conduct a search without a...
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What Happens if You Can’t Afford Bail...
The Constitution of the State of South Carolina guarantees bail for non-violent offenders, and throughout the state’s history, it has expanded that assurance by creating a statutory right to bail for all non-capital offenses. Equally important, that statute creates a presumption that favors release on recognizance (OR) without bail. In...
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Charged with an Overdose Death
If you supplied another person with drugs that led to an overdose death, it’s possible that a South Carolina court will bring criminal homicide charges against you. This can occur even in cases where you shared your drugs for free, not expecting payment for them. Fortunately, an experienced criminal defense...
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Criminal Charges When Interfering with a Custody...
Child custody hearings are notoriously contentious, but they sometimes cross the boundary between civil matters and criminal charges. In some cases of custodial interference, criminal charges are justified because one parent attempts to keep the other from access to the child. In other cases, one parent may report custodial interference...
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After Arrest Understanding the Booking Process in...
You know that when an officer arrests you, they will place you in handcuffs and take you to jail. You might also know that you can post bail and be released from jail after an arrest. However, what happens between your arrest and your release is a less commonly understood...
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When Self-Defense Turns into a Manslaughter Charge...
Manslaughter is a serious charge, with serious penalties for those who are convicted. But if you unintentionally killed someone while defending yourself in South Carolina, it’s possible that the law could recognize you as a victim rather than an aggressor. In these cases, an experienced criminal defense attorney may be...
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Ask the Attorney How Does the Prosecutor...
Suppose that you are charged after allegedly stealing items from a business, but you later repay the merchant for the allegedly stolen goods. Or suppose that you are charged with domestic violence after a heated argument with your partner, but the two of you later work the matter out in...
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Common Defenses to Evading Arrest Charges
Being arrested can be scary and traumatic. You never know how you might feel or react until the moment, and it’s not uncommon to act in a way that could be deemed as resisting or evading arrest. However, this is a crime that will only make the situation worse. What...
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Consequences for Drug Distribution Charges
Knowing your options when facing drug distribution charges is essential for you and your future. An experienced South Carolina criminal defense attorney can help you understand the potential consequences you face and fight for freedom on your behalf. What is drug distribution? Drug distribution refers to the selling, distributing, and...
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Steps to Take to Get a Criminal...
If you are facing criminal mischief charges, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the future. Therefore, it is critical to speak with a knowledgeable criminal defense and civil rights attorney when you are facing any type of charge. A skilled criminal defense lawyer will leverage their knowledge and...
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