Criminal Defense, Family
If your child has found themselves in trouble with South Carolina’s juvenile court it can be scary for both your child and for you as their parents. Knowing what to expect after your child is charged and what rights they have are particularly important. A juvenile criminal defense lawyer will be able to advise you […]
South Carolina laws contain a very specific charge called domestic violence. There are three different degrees of the charge, and each has their own elements and possible penalties. An experienced South Carolina domestic violence attorney can help you understand what your charges mean and what the possible penalties are if you are facing this type […]
Shoplifting in any state may be considered a serious crime, but in South Carolina, it is a crime that comes with some serious penalties, including possible jail time and hefty fines. In addition to any criminal charges that a shoplifter may be faced with, the merchant where the products were shoplifted from may also be […]
We’ve all seen television shows and heard of people that have been arrested for a crime that they didn’t really commit. Even if you didn’t commit the crime, you still have to remember that anything you say can be used against you in a court of law, and you have the right to an attorney. […]
Over the past decade, college campuses around the country have been cracking down on hazing, with colleges frequently suspending fraternities and sororities. Of the 47 Greek organizations on the University of South Carolina’s campus (28 fraternities and 19 sororities), The State reports that 10 of them had college hazing violations in the 2017-18 school year. […]
When a parent or close family member is arrested and must spend time in jail, it can be devastating to the family. Often, however, the children are hurt the most. Younger children may simply not understand why the parent or loved one is not able to see them or not coming home at night. Teens […]
If you find yourself under investigation for any crime, the best course of action would be to consult with a seasoned criminal defense attorney in Greenville, SC as soon as possible – even if you have not been arrested yet. Know that your right to retain an attorney does not begin at the moment of […]
If you find yourself involved with a drug charge, you will need a criminal defense attorney to represent you. Drug charges range from possession to distribution, trafficking, and manufacturing. Because drugs are illegal, you will be charged with a crime that has a variety of consequences based on the laws of the state in which […]
Theft charges can mean you are facing some serious consequences a serious crime. If you are facing theft charges in Greenville, SC, you should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you. The lowest level charge for theft in South Carolina is petty theft, which might be referred to as petit larceny. […]
When it comes to Greenville, South Carolina, criminal defense cases, perjury is much more than just lying while you are under oath in a courtroom. This is just one type of perjury, and there are more ways to get into trouble for lying than doing so in a courtroom or while under oath. If you […]
