Month: February 2022

What are the collateral consequences of a conviction in Magistrate or Municipal Court in South Carolina?

On Behalf of Young & Young, Attorneys at Law | Feb 17, 2022 | Assault & Battery, College Student Defense, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI, Traffic Stops

The most common cases we handle in magistrate and municipal courts are: Driving under the influence (DUI) Open Container Public Intoxication Minor in Possession of Alcohol Possession of a Fake ID Domestic Violence Assault and Battery Simple Possession of Marijuana...

Will a criminal conviction in South Carolina impact my security clearance?

On Behalf of Young & Young, Attorneys at Law | Feb 7, 2022 | Criminal Defense, DUI

The simple answer is, most likely. Federal employees, government contractors and many other employees may be required to obtain a security clearance for his or her job position. In determining national security eligibility, the federal government considers a person’s:...