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
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
April 15, 2023 | Criminal Law
Marijuana use has increased significantly in South Carolina and across the country. For instance, a study published a few years ago in the journal, JAMA Psychiatry, reported that 9.5 percent of the adults who responded to a survey said they had used marijuana in the… read more
August 10, 2022 | Criminal Law
What Can Happen if You Get Caught With Your 3rd Suspended License Offense? If you have been caught driving with a suspended license 3 or more times, the penalties may get more severe, as you could face up to $1,000.00 in fines and up to… read more
August 7, 2022 | Criminal Law
While driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina is a serious offense; some people assume that a DUI conviction equals a felony on their record. This may not always be the case. Sometimes a DUI is a misdemeanor and sometimes a DUI is a… read more
November 21, 2018 | Criminal Law
If you are arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in South Carolina, you may just expect to pay a fine. But, it is not as straightforward as that. A DUI can have ramifications on your life and your career. Below, we discuss the consequences of… read more
October 24, 2018 | Criminal Law
If you have been pulled over and read your Miranda rights before being taken to the station, you know how scary it is to be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina. But, did you know that a DUI conviction can have… read more
September 8, 2018 | Criminal Law
This summer, after months of contentious debate, the South Carolina Legislature overrode a veto* by the governor to pass a law allowing more people to have their criminal records expunged. Could a new expungement law help you go back to work? Expungement removes a crime from… read more
August 3, 2018 | Criminal Law
Attorney with Jeffcoat Criminal Defense Lawyers in Columbia and Lexington voted first place in the category of Best DUI Law Firm or Attorney. COLUMBIA, SC, July31, 2018/24-7PressRelease/ –South Carolina criminal defense attorney J. Taylor Bell has been voted the winner of the category of Best… read more