South Carolina’s Criminal Laws
What Should I Do if There’s an Arrest Warrant for Me in South Carolina?
As a criminal defense attorney in Mt Pleasant and Charleston, South Carolina, we've helped clients who had an outstanding warrant for their arrest in South Carolina. If there’s a warrant out for you and you get stopped for a minor traffic violation, you could get...
What is Possession, Distribution & Trafficking Cocaine in South Carolina?
As criminal defense attorneys in Mt Pleasant and Charleston, South Carolina, we've defended people who've been arrested for possession of cocaine, distribution of cocaine, and trafficking cocaine. In this article, we'll explain South Carolina's cocaine laws and the...
What is the Crime of Arson in South Carolina?
As criminal defense attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina, our lawyers deal with the defense of arson charges. In South Carolina, a conviction for arson can result in serious consequences including jail time and other penalties. In this article, we explain what is...
Texting & Driving Laws in South Carolina
As criminal lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we deal with both criminal defense and auto accident cases that involve texting while driving. Texting while driving is very dangerous because text messaging takes the driver's visual, manual, and cognitive attention...
What is Burglary in South Carolina?
Over the years, our criminal defense attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina have defended people who have been charged with burglary. In South Carolina, there are different "degrees" of burglary that have different penalties for each. Some of these burglary degrees...
What is Criminal Domestic Violence in South Carolina?
Our Charleston criminal defense lawyers deal with criminal domestic violence cases in family court and criminal court. In other words, we’ve defended persons accused of criminal domestic violence and have helped victims of CDV. In 2015, our law was changed, and now...
What to Do if a Family Member or Friend Gets Arrested in South Carolina
When someone is arrested, our criminal defense attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina usually get a call from the arrested person’s husband, wife, boyfriend, or girlfriend. It’s typical for these callers to be stressed and confused when the person they care about is...
What is Disorderly Conduct in South Carolina?
As criminal defense attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina, we’ve helped people who’ve been charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication in South Carolina. Many social events, such as concerts and festivals, serve alcohol to the public. Depending on how...
What Happens if You Take a Gun through Airport Security (TSA) in South Carolina?
Our criminal defense lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina have helped people who've forgotten that they’ve left a handgun or firearm in their carry-on luggage while going through airport security at Charleston International Airport, Myrtle Beach International...
Can the Police Search My Home Without a Warrant in South Carolina?
As criminal defense attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina, we’ve dealt with cases where law enforcement searched our client’s home without a warrant. Generally, the Fourth Amendment protects your privacy by requiring police officers to obtain a warrant before they...
What You Need to Know About Juvenile Justice Court & Laws in South Carolina
As juvenile justice lawyers in Charleston, we’ve helped children who’ve been accused of committing a crime in South Carolina. In South Carolina, the terms “juvenile” or “child” refer to persons less than 17 years of age. A juvenile who is taken into custody is treated...
What are the Golf Cart Laws in South Carolina?
As I drive through my neighborhood, I notice that more and more of my neighbors and their children are driving golf carts. On one occasion, I saw a neighbor take his golf cart out of the neighborhood and down on a busy highway as he tried to reach another...