William Grove
on June 15, 2023In South Carolina, there is a lot of case law surrounding driving under the influence charges. Law enforcement has several statutory requirements which must be followed to proceed against a defendant and/or use the evidence Read more...
William Grove
on June 15, 2023A common misconception in criminal law is that law enforcement *must* read a suspect's Miranda warnings when he or she is arrested. It happens every time on TV, so it’s supposed to happen every time in real Read more...
William Grove
on June 15, 2023We’ve already talked about the general principles of Miranda. You can read more about that HERE. Just because a person has made a statement to law enforcement doesn’t mean the statement can be used against them at Read more...
Matthew Ozment
on June 15, 2023Certain crimes in South Carolina are classified as “violent.” The full list of those crimes can be found in S.C. Code 16-1-60 HERE. A conviction for a violent crime can mean a longer sentence, having to Read more...
Matthew Ozment
on June 15, 2023A collateral consequence goes beyond the conviction itself and can impact how, or even where, a person serves out an active portion of their sentence. Beyond the sentence, it can affect a person’s eligibility to Read more...
William Grove
on June 7, 2023You have a legal right to defend both yourself and others in South Carolina If you are charged with a crime, the law requires certain elements to be met to succeed in these defenses...