by William A. Hodge | Jan 9, 2021 | Criminal Defense
WHAT IS IMPLIED CONSENT REFUSAL IN COLUMBIA, SC? DUI is a criminal offense. If you are pulled over based on suspicion of a DUI in Columbia, SC you are going to hear about “implied consent.” It can be confusing to decipher what this term actually means, what your...
by William A. Hodge | Jan 9, 2021 | Criminal Defense
DETAILS OF DUI PENALTIES IN COLUMBIA, SC 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 carry stiff penalties, including...
by William A. Hodge | Jan 9, 2021 | Criminal Defense
UNDERSTANDING BURGLARY CHARGES IN COLUMBIA, SC 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 of a burglary charge is...
by William A. Hodge | Jan 9, 2021 | Criminal Defense
THE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES OF A SOUTH CAROLINA DRUG CONVICTION 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, such as the...
by William A. Hodge | Jan 9, 2021 | Criminal Defense
LEGAL CONSENT FOR DUI TESTS 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 an implied consent statute. This statute...
by William A. Hodge | Jan 9, 2021 | Criminal Defense
HOW A JUVENILE RECORD CAN AFFECT DEFENDANTS FOR YEARS TO COME 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 into adult...
