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Can Women be Charged With CDV in South Carolina?

November 18, 2021

Criminal Domestic Violence, or CDV, is the "willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another", according to the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. In laymen's terms, when one person in a […]

Misdemeanor Possession in South Carolina

November 10, 2021

Possession of an illegal substance in Greenville, South Carolina is a serious criminal offense. Drug possession is a serious offense punishable by loss of driving privileges, massive fines, spending months in prison, and it can have a negative impact on your permanent criminal record. However, there are a wide range of defenses to misdemeanor possession, […]

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in South Carolina

November 2, 2021

Most likely you've heard the term “legal limit” before, especially if you’ve faced a drunk driving case. Drunk driving is also known as driving with an Unlawful Alcohol Concentration (DUAC) or driving under the influence (DUI). In Greenville, South Carolina, it's illegal to drive a motor vehicle while drunk and this is a punishable criminal […]

Do You Need a Lawyer for Domestic Violence Charges in South Carolina?

October 25, 2021

In South Carolina, there are three degrees of domestic violence. Each degree of domestic violence has its own elements and potential criminal penalties. The common factor at the base of each of these crimes is that the accused must have caused physical harm to the victim, or tried to cause physical harm to a member […]

When Can a Cop Search Your Car in South Carolina?

October 8, 2021

The Fourth Amendment protects against unlawful seizure and search. Typically, it prohibits arbitrary motor vehicle searches by law enforcement officers. If police officers search your vehicle without your permission, a warrant, or a valid reason, they're violating your legal rights. However, there are some limited scenarios where police officers can search your vehicle without a […]

Do I Need a Lawyer for Drug Charges in Greenville?

October 8, 2021

If you are found in possession of drugs it can lead to very harsh penalties. As a result of the criminal conviction, heavy fines and long jail terms will be imposed. There are several reasons types of drug charges. The main one being in possession of drugs that is when they are found in a […]

What to Do After a DUI in Greenville

October 7, 2021

Once a law enforcement officer in South Carolina stops you under suspicion of driving under influence of alcohol or drugs, they may arrest you if they have probable cause to believe you were driving while impaired. After the arrest, the law enforcement officials arrest will take you back to the police station, where you can […]

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