15 Questions About Misdemeanor and Felony Charges in SC

Some people have the notion that a “criminal” is somehow different from a normal law-abiding citizen. In reality, those who have been charged or convicted of breaking the law aren’t any different from those who haven’t. There are so many criminalized acts in the state...

13 Questions About Criminal Charges for Perjury in SC

What often comes to mind when people hear the word “perjury” is someone lying under oath while on the witness stand in a courtroom. But lying under oath is just one form of perjury. South Carolina’s code identifies two types of perjury: 1. Intentionally providing...

What are the Penalties for DUI in SC?

You’ve found yourself in a rough spot. At the time, you thought you were okay to drive. Maybe you were? But let’s face it, it doesn’t take much alcohol to put you over the legal limit. Either way, you’re facing DUI charges in South Carolina and you need some answers....

Burglary Charges: Fines, Penalties, Jail Time in SC

The movies glamorize just about everything, especially crimes. When it comes to burglaries, most don’t involve cracking a safe with a stethoscope, decrypting security system passcodes, or scaling a 10-story building. And very few burglars, if any, have the skills of...