South Carolina’s Criminal Laws
What Happens If You Drive on a Suspended License in South Carolina?
As criminal defense lawyers in Charleston, we've represented many people who've been charged with Driving Under Suspension in South Carolina. We've written this article to explain the charge of driving under suspension (DUS), to give information regarding revoked...
Stand Your Ground and Self-Defense Laws in South Carolina
As criminal defense lawyers, we've been asked about a person's legal right to defend themselves against attackers or intruders. In the past, South Carolina imposed a “duty to retreat” on people who were threatened before they were justified in using force against an...
What Are South Carolina’s Marijuana Laws?
Our criminal defense attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience defending people charged with crimes relating to drugs such as possession of marijuana. Although other states have legalized marijuana, it's still illegal in South Carolina except for some...
What Are South Carolina’s Boating Laws?
As criminal defense attorneys and personal injury lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we have many clients who own and who operate recreation boats on our waterways. We've handled boating accident cases, charges of boating under the influence (BUI), and other cases...
What is Assault & ABHAN in South Carolina?
In this article, our criminal defense attorneys in Charleston, SC examine the laws regarding assault, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (ABHAN), and the effects these charges can have in civil court too. What are “Assault” and “Battery” in South...
How Should Lawyers Handle Conflict with Other Lawyers?
I have an expression - “Good lawyers don’t just try cases; they try to resolve them.” Why do I mean by that? I mean that good try to find a resolution that minimizes their client’s attorney fees, reduces their client’s exposure in court, and resolves their client’s...
What are the Alternatives to a Criminal Conviction in South Carolina?
As criminal defense lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most important things we try to do for our clients is keep their records clean. Convictions on your criminal record can haunt you for the rest of your life and cost you student loans, possible jobs,...
Criminal Law ▪ Legally Speaking
This broadcast of Legally Speaking features Daniel Cappetta, a criminal defense attorney from Massachusetts. In this broadcast, Daniel discusses issues concerning the decriminalization (state legislation not to prosecute) and legalization of marijuana for medical or...
Handgun Laws in South Carolina – What You Need to Know
As criminal defense attorneys in Mt Pleasant and Charleston, SC, we know South Carolina handgun laws can be confusing. Violations of gun laws, even innocent ones, can lead to jail time, fines, and the loss of the weapon. Because these laws vary from state to state,...
What You Need to Know About Criminal Pleas in South Carolina
As criminal lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, our clients have been offered many different types of pleas by prosecutors. For any criminal defendant, it is very important to understand the different types of pleas in South Carolina and how each type of plea may...
How to Prepare for Court in South Carolina
As attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina, we write many articles about the law concerning personal injury claims, criminal defense, family court, and so many other legal topics. However, it occurs to us that sometimes we may overlook the “basics.” One of these...
A Charleston Lawyer’s BEST Answer to EVERY Legal Question
I've been a lawyer in Charleston, South Carolina for 20 years and I've been asked THOUSANDS of legal questions. Family law, personal injury, criminal defense, DUI, employment law, business law - you name it, and someone has asked it. Of course, there's also the most...
