by Cynthia Giles | Jan 8, 2021 | Criminal Defense
A DUI CONVICTION IN SOUTH CAROLINA CAN HAVE SERIOUS PROFESSIONAL CONSEQUENCES A conviction for driving under the influence in South Carolina has major practical implications. Court and other costs – not to mention legal fees – can add up to thousands of dollars, plus...
by Cynthia Giles | Jan 8, 2021 | Criminal Defense
WHAT TO DO IF YOU’VE BEEN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT Assault is a very serious criminal charge. Moreover, if you and the assault victim live under the same roof together, you could also be charged with domestic violence, which carries additional criminal penalties. If you...
by Cynthia Giles | Jan 8, 2021 | Criminal Defense
HOW A COLLEGE CRIME CAN AFFECT YOUR PROFESSIONAL FUTURE How a College Crime Can Affect Your Professional Future The term “youthful indiscretion” no longer seems to serve as an explanation as well as it used to. These days, crimes committed during your college years,...
by Cynthia Giles | Jan 8, 2021 | Criminal Defense
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA IS STILL A CRIME Many states have “legalized” marijuana in some form or another. Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have passed laws that allow some legal use of marijuana, including medical uses. Seven states and the District of...
by Cynthia Giles | Jan 8, 2021 | Criminal Defense
EVIDENCE OF DRUG POSSESSION FOUND AFTER A TRAFFIC STOP CAN SOMETIMES BE SUPPRESSED Being caught with drugs in your possession after a traffic stop is not necessarily a one-way ticket to jail. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees protection against...
by Cynthia Giles | Jan 8, 2021 | Criminal Defense
WHAT TO DO WHEN ARRESTED FOR A DUI IN COLUMBIA SC A DUI is one of the most stressful and scariest crimes that could cause you to walk into a courtroom. A million questions may flood your mind after being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Questions...
