Posts in February, 2020

Feb 29 DUI: Field Sobriety Tests

A driver suspected of DUI will almost always be requested to perform Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs). While it is not uncommon for an ...

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. ...

Feb 18 South Carolina Asset Forfeiture Laws Ruled Unconstitutional

South Carolina’s laws permitting law enforcement to seize and retain a person’s property, including cash, vehicles, and even ...

Feb 18 How Do I Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney

Years ago, someone arrested for and accused of a criminal offense relied on “word of mouth” in searching for a criminal defense ...

Feb 16 New South Carolina Criminal Sexual Conduct Decision: Bifurcated Trials

In South Carolina, the highest level sex offense against a minor is Criminal Sexual Conduct, First Degree. “A person is guilty of ...