Failure to Appear in Court, South Carolina What happens if you fail to appear in criminal court? It depends on whether your case is in a magistrate or Municipal court or a Circuit Court otherwise known as general sessions. As a general rule it is always advisable to appear in court when required. Hi, my …
Drug Enhancement in South Carolina The police charged you with a first offense drug charge, now the prosecutor says your case qualifies for a drug enhancement and it’s a second, third or fourth offense. Can they do that? Hi, my name is Dale Savage and I’m a criminal defense attorney here in Charleston, SC and …
Drug Trafficking Laws in South Carolina When you think of drug trafficking, the images of smuggling large amounts of narcotics across state lines or international borders comes to mind. Make no mistake that does happen, but in South Carolina you can be arrested for drug trafficking, if you’re in possession of illegal drugs over a …
Can police search your car during a traffic stop? Traffic stops and when police can and cannot search your car. Do you have any defenses if they do finding something illegal and charge you with a crime? Let’s find out. Hi, my name is Dale Savage and I’m a criminal defense attorney here in Charleston, …
Can Police Search Your Facebook Page? Can police use your FaceBook page against you in a criminal case? Yes, and they often do if they can find any evidence. Hi, my name is Dale Savage and I’m a criminal defense attorney here in Charleston, SC. Today we’re discussing your FB or any social media postings …
