December 10, 2024 | Criminal Defense
If you’re charged with a crime in Columbia, South Carolina, attorney-client privilege is one of your key legal protections. Attorney-client privilege means your confidential communications with your lawyer stay private. Prosecutors, judges, and police can’t force your attorney to reveal what you discuss. This lets… read more
September 26, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Receiving an out-of-state warrant for arrest can present a complex legal situation that requires careful navigation. In Columbia, South Carolina, individuals with such warrants may find themselves subject to extradition processes, where law enforcement may detain them for the issuing state’s authorities. Understanding the procedures,… read more
July 8, 2024 | Criminal Defense
It can be stressful and frightening to be arrested in South Carolina. However, if you are falsely accused, you may worry that you will be convicted of a crime you did not commit. This can be difficult – but try not to panic. Instead, remember… read more
June 24, 2024 | Criminal Law
In South Carolina, a restraining order is a court order issued by a South Carolina Magistrates Court or (sometimes) the Family Court. Its purpose is to protect people from stalking and harassment by prohibiting someone else (the accused) from engaging in certain activities. Restraining orders… read more
June 14, 2024 | Criminal Law
“You have the right to remain silent…” Just about everybody’s heard it, at least on TV. Sometimes, however, it’s not so obvious whether the police are actually detaining you. But the difference matters. ‘Probable cause’ means that the officer has a reasonable basis for believing… read more
July 19, 2023 | Professional License Defense
What is an LLR? An LLR investigator (Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation) is an individual in the department which promotes the health, safety, and economic well-being of the public through regulation, licensing, enforcement, and training. If you are a licensed professional in South Carolina… read more
July 15, 2023 | Professional License Defense
Most Common Reasons Nurses Have Their License Suspended There are several circumstances which can result in a nursing license revocation, suspension, or any other limitation in South Carolina. Grounds for such revocation or suspension are outlined in the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act and could… read more
June 12, 2023 | Professional License Defense
How Do I Get My Driver’s License Back After a DUI in South Carolina? Being able to drive is vitally important to most people in South Carolina. Losing your driver’s license can have a devastating impact on you and your family. Living without a license… read more
May 6, 2023 | Professional License Defense
South Carolina Attorney for Failed Nursing Drug Test If you fail a pre-employment or random employment drug test, it could put you in the middle of an extremely long process that could end up costing you your medical license, nursing license, veterinarian license, dental hygienist… read more
April 20, 2023 | Criminal Law
South Carolina DUI Conviction and Penalties Arrested for DUI? The penalties for a DUI conviction in South Carolina are harsh and the consequences recently changed on October 1, 2014 due to Emma’s Law. If you have been arrested for DUI, you should immediately seek the… read more