Blog Posts in 2021

In South Carolina, a person commits the property crime of joyriding by taking, operating, or using a vehicle without the owner’s consent and with the ...

Under South Carolina law, being drunk or intoxicated in public is not against the law. However, the state prohibits “gross intoxication” in public. ...

On June 9, 2021, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the state’s lifelong sex offender registr y is unconstitutional without any form of the ...

In South Carolina and nearly every state throughout the country, it is against the law to buy, sell, or otherwise profit from prostitution , which is ...

Driving under the influence ( DUI ) of alcohol can result in harsh criminal penalties, including jail time, fines, and driver’s license ...

Car accidents can be an extremely costly situation, which is why it is uncommon for some drivers to flee or leave the scene of the crash to avoid ...

If a person is convicted of a sex crime in South Carolina, not only do the criminal penalties include imprisonment, fines, and a permanent criminal ...

If you are scheduled to appear in criminal court, remember that first impressions are very important. The judge, jury, and courtroom personnel will ...

Unfortunately, many people who are dealing with substance abuse and addiction end up facing serious criminal charges for a wide range of drug crimes , ...