Posts in 2020

Apr 20 Common South Carolina Drug Charges

As with every state, South Carolina has its own statutory scheme of drug laws. The laws set forth the elements and penalties for ...

Apr 14 Why Should I Tell My Criminal Defense Lawyer Everything I Know

Individuals facing trial in a criminal case often attempt to withhold vital information from their defense attorney. The ...

Mar 27 Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Juvenile Court

What happens when a minor is arrested in South Carolina? The South Carolina Department of Justice (DJJ) will conduct an “intake” ...

Mar 25 South Carolina Juvenile Criminal Law: Waiving the Minor To Adult Criminal Court

The decision to waive a child to an adult criminal court to prosecute alleged criminal charges has enormous consequences. First, ...

Mar 09 Criminal Law and the CDL

CDL AND REQUIREMENTS A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is a driver license authorizing an individual to drive a class of ...

Feb 26 The Right To A Unanimous Jury Verdict

Does a state court criminal defendant have the right to a unanimous jury decision to convict? In all but one state, Oregon, yes. ...