New South Carolina Expungement Law There’s a new SC expungement law (Bill H.3209) allowing more convictions to qualify for expungements including some felonies. Expungement of drug convictions The new law provides for the expungement of the following drug convictions: First offense simple possession of any drug can now be expunged after three years; First offense… Read More
Domestic Violence Laws in Charleston, SC
As a Charleston criminal domestic violence lawyer, I deal with criminal domestic violence laws in both magistrate and general sessions courts. Often people are surprised when they are arrested for domestic violence for what they perceive as a minor argument especially when there was no physical contact with the household member. Make no mistake, domestic… Read More
What is a No Contact Order in SC
If you have been charged with domestic violence in South Carolina in most cases you will have been given a bond with certain conditions. This is most likely the first time you will have asked what is a no contact order in SC. One of the most common conditions is that there be no contact… Read More
South Carolina Marijuana Laws
With the Trump administration ramping up the war on drugs the focus on making drug arrests have increased across the country including South Carolina. That means the typical police tactic of making pre-textual (see below) traffic stops will continue and most likely increase. Understanding South Carolina marijuana laws is vital and why you should seek… Read More
SC DUI Laws
A DUI arrest is one of the most well-known charges of all criminal offenses. Whenever an actor, politician, police officer or any high profile person is arrested for DUI their face and arrest is typically all over the news. However, what isn’t known by most unless you’re a lawyer or in law enforcement is the… Read More
