Shoplifting in Richland County: What You Need to Know

Just before 10:00 am on Monday, April 24, 2017, an armed man robbed a bank.  The State reported the incident, and online you can see a man in a heavy sweatshirt, hood up, face darkened, possibly covered, thick work man’s gloves on.  In the picture… read more

Possession of Marijuana in Columbia, SC

More than 25 states have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes while another 7 states have legalized it for recreational use.  The status and legal nature of marijuana varies to a certain extent in each of these states, but it stands that marijuana has maintained a… read more

South Carolina Shoplifting Laws

Envision you have been charged with shoplifting an item from a store in South Carolina. You would probably have many inquiries running around your brain. It is vital to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to help walk you through possible defense plans and figure… read more

Understanding Burglary Offenses in South Carolina

In South Carolina, burglary is the word used to describe three explicit offenses that relate to the unlawful entry of residences or buildings. If an individual is accused of unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime while inside, then that person… read more

Stops, Searches, and Seizures in South Carolina – Know Your Rights

Search warrants in South Carolina typically authorize searching for and seizing certain items that law enforcement reasonably believes could be evidence or potential evidence of a crime. There are many circumstances for which issuing a search warrant is appropriate. Search warrants under South Carolina law… read more

Police Seizures in South Carolina

If you believe you have been subject to an illegal stop, search or seizure of your property by police, an experienced South Carolina criminal defense attorney can help. Our firm has experience suppressing illegally obtained evidence in court, and will fight to protect your right… read more

Criminal Defense For Drug Possession, Distribution, and Trafficking Charges

South Carolina is tough on drug offenses, and possessing a modest quantity of an illegal material can leave you facing a possible jail term and substantial fines. Depending on the nature of your charges, the quantity of drugs involved, and how they were used or… read more

10 Reasons to Hire A Lexington Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you or some one you know was arrested and are now facing severe criminal charges, you may be asking yourself if it makes sense to retain a Lexington, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer. You might be thinking, “This is my first violation. I am… read more

Driving Under the Influence in South Carolina

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as many as 315 South Carolina residents lose their lives every year in drunk driving accidents and thousands more suffer from crash-related injuries. All car accidents are potentially dangerous and often deadly, but drunk driving accidents are… read more

Deadly South Carolina DUI Crash Leads To Felony Charges

A South Carolina DUI auto accident resulted in a tragic loss of life and felony charges for one driver. 24 year old Destiny Mills was driving under the influence of alcohol, causing her to rear-end the vehicle of 21 year old Olivia Johnson, who was… read more