Charleston Legal Blog
False Accusations & College Student Defense
We are seeing more and more colleges and universities looking into college student conduct violations, including other more serious violations such as sexual assault and assault and battery. Each college or university has its own code of student conduct which students...
What Does Plea Bargaining Mean In South Carolina?
When facing criminal charges in South Carolina, you may or may not be familiar with the term "plea bargaining". A plea bargain or plea deal can be defined as an agreement between a defense attorney and prosecutor which allows the defendant to plead guilty to a lesser...
Will I Get A DUI Conviction If I Fail My Breathalyzer Test?
Not necessarily. During a traffic stop for DUI, while it may seem inevitable that a guilty conviction will occur if you fail a breathalyzer test, that is simply not true. Every person charged with a criminal offense is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a...
Preventing Personal Injuries On The Roadways This Holiday Season
The Holidays are such a wonderful time of year for spending time with close friends and family. However, it can also be a particularly stressful time of year to travel on the roads. Here are a few safety tips to minimize the risk of personal injuries if you are out on...
DUI Roadblocks & Checkpoints In South Carolina
The month of December is oftentimes filled with Holiday parties. As most people are aware of, police presence in South Carolina on roadways and DUI checkpoints usually go hand-in-hand with the increased frequency of Holiday parties. What some people may not know,...
Suffered Injuries From A Truck Accident: What Next?
Being in an 18-wheeler truck accident in South Carolina can be absolutely devastating. You or your loved one could be left handling life-shattering injuries as well property damages. With insurance companies, doctor visits and medical bills, it can be overwhelming....
What Amounts To Assault & Battery During A Bar Fight?
Bar Fights In South CarolinaUnder South Carolina's assault & battery laws, you could easily be arrested if you are involved in an argument at a bar that escalates to a physical confrontation, however small that confrontation may be. To provide an example, unless...
During Traffic Stops, Can Police Search My Car Without A Warrant?
During traffic stops, the general rule is that police need a warrant to search your property and you have a right to tell them no if they ask to search your vehicle. In other words, if an officer asks you "Do you mind if I search your vehicle?", you can clearly let...
PERSONAL INJURIES FROM TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
With the ever-increasing use of technology in our society, it is sadly not surprising that texting and driving is nationwide issue when it comes personal injury car accidents. According to the South Carolina Department of Insurance, the average time your eyes are off...
SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTHFUL OFFENDER ACT
If we all took some time to reflect on our lives between the age of seventeen and twenty-five years old, I think most of us would say we were less than perfect and may have made a mistake or two along the way. Perhaps you or a loved one is in that stage in their life...
