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Have you or someone you know been charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Columbia, SC? These charges are not something you should take lightly. Even first offense DUI convictions can [...]

Burglary is a serious offense. Under South Carolina law, those convicted of burglary face significant jail or prison time, depending on the classification and severity of the offense. The defense [...]

Drug charges carry some of the most strict consequences of all criminal offenses. In addition to lengthier prison sentences and fines, drug convictions can also result in collateral consequences, [...]

Many South Carolina drivers are surprised to learn that they have already given consent to the testing of their bodily fluids for drugs and alcohol. Like other states, South Carolina has enacted [...]

All too often, juvenile defendants fail to appreciate the long-lasting consequences of a criminal case. A simple, youthful mistake can turn into a criminal record which follows a teenager well [...]

Being stopped for shoplifting can be an unsettling experience. Your heart might be pumping, and you might be completely innocent. Your top priority should be to avoid digging a hole for yourself. [...]

Increasingly, many people are documenting their lives online using popular social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Unfortunately, what you post online might come back [...]

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants you a privilege against self-incrimination. This means the prosecutor cannot force you to testify at your criminal trial, but you always retain [...]

Don’t make a federal crime out of it. We’ve all heard the phrase, but what does it really mean? What’s the difference between a federal crime and a state crime? This distinction can be very [...]