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Aiding, abetting and accessory: What do you need to know?
You may have heard of the terms “aiding” and “abetting” before, but what do they mean, and how do they differ from “accessory?” These are good questions to ask, especially if you face a charge pertaining to one of them. Though the legal distinctions between the three...
Will a restraining order be enough to protect me?
If someone is harassing, threatening, stalking or abusing you, South Carolina law provides certain protections. The measures you take will depend on both the nature and severity of the unwanted attention and on the determination of the offender. Many victims consider...
What is a school zone drug violation?
Prosecutors may try to throw the book at you once you are charged for any sort of drug crime. This can impact your career and life for years to come. Even if it is a misdemeanor, there are other crimes and charges that can be stacked on based on your location alone....
How can a brain injury change your personality?
When South Carolina residents get involved in wrecks, injury is likely to follow. One of the most common types of injuries are brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries in particular (also called TBIs) have large impacts on victims. Today we will look at how TBIs...
How severely can a DUI conviction impact your career?
If officers arrest you for alleged DUI, no one need tell you that your best interests dictate that you immediately set about developing a good defense. Not only could a DUI conviction result in your serving significant jail or prison time, you could also have to pay a...
Will a DUI conviction derail your big plans for the future?
Perhaps you are a college student who intends to go to graduate school or an expert in your field about to apply for a higher-paying job. A conviction for DUI or DUAC could derail your expectations. Financial penalties, incarceration, lost driving privileges,...
How does state law address obtaining drugs by fraud?
While some drugs, such as heroin, are illegal to possess and use, there are drugs that a person may have for medical use, provided the individual obtained the drugs through legal means. But just like illegal drugs, some people become addicted to prescribed medication...
Do officers have a probable cause to arrest you?
When officers in South Carolina pull drivers over on suspicion of DUI, sobriety tests may follow. But did you know that they look at more than the test results? When deciding to make an arrest, officers also look at probable causes to arrest someone. Today we will...
Domestic violence charges can remain with or without the alleged victim
Arguments between a couple can become heated. You may not expect the outcome of your last argument, but it has landed you in trouble with the state prosecutor. When faced with criminal domestic violence charges, many defendants believe that if the alleged victim...
Auto accidents and post-traumatic arthritis
Those involved in motor vehicle collisions suffer in many ways, some of which are immediately evident (such as a broken leg) and in other ways that take more time to become clear. For example, someone hit by a reckless driver who sustains brain trauma in some cases...
