Criminal Defense

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...

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...

If you are an out-of-state student attending one of South Carolina’s many fine colleges, universities, and professional schools, you need to know that our state likely has far more restrictive marijuana laws than your home state. In fact, South Carolina has some...

Under South Carolina law, when someone is charged with a crime, that person will appear in front of a bond judge who will determine whether to set a bond and, if so, what conditions will be set.  The bond hearing is typically held within 24 hours of being...

What Is Pre-Trial Intervention Or PTI?If you are charged with certain crimes in the state of South Carolina, then Pretrial Intervention ("PTI") is a diversionary program that could be the best option for you to avoid being prosecuted and convicted of that crime. Upon...

Courts hold bond hearings every day in South Carolina. Usually, a judge sets bond when an arrest is processed, but there are instances where he or she may deny a bond.After an arrest in South Carolina, the law entitles you to a bond hearing within 48 hours. A bond...

No matter where you live, you can rarely turn on the news without hearing about new legislation being voted on to legalize the purchase and use marijuana in different states. Throughout the United States, 28 different states have passed laws that allow for some form...