Usually, many of them don’t have knowledge about their rights, while they are blocked by the police. The moderate citizen has not been to a law school and they get stressed out while opposed by a police officer. Indeed, many of the folks think that assisting along with the police officer is always the best […]
Fingerprints: Are They Enough for a Conviction?
It is common knowledge that fingerprinting is common practice used by the police when trying to solve a case. By having a large number of the populations fingerprints on file, officers have an easier time finding a suspect. Does this mean that fingerprints are sufficient enough evidence to make a conviction? For an individual facing […]
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 sold, you can also face federal charges, which tend to […]
10 Reasons to Hire A Greenville 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 Greenville, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer. You might be thinking, “This is my first violation. I am able to manage this by myself, so why hire an […]
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 allow police to look for property that is: stolen or […]
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 to be free from illegal searches and seizures, regardless of […]
When Do Cops Need a Warrant to Use Drug-Sniffing Dogs?
Law enforcement’s use of drug-sniffing dogs creates a variety of legal issues during a search or an arrest. The most common situation in which a person encounters a drug-sniffing dog is during a traffic stop if the officer believes there are drugs in the car or someone in the car is holding drugs. However, mere […]
Is It True That “The Hand of One, is The Hand of All” in South Carolina?
Criminal law in South Carolina recognizes a form of accomplice liability commonly referred to as the “hand of one, hand of all.” This is where a person who participates in a crime with another person or group of people can be charged with some or all the crimes committed by the other person or group […]