by kentcollinslaw | Jan 26, 2023 | Criminal Offenses
What are the stalking and harassment laws in SC? If you are accused of stalking or harassment, you could be arrested and face as much as fifteen years in prison depending on the circumstances. But you also may have defenses based on the facts of your case and SC’s...
by kentcollinslaw | Sep 28, 2022 | Criminal Offenses
If your friend, family member, or loved one has been arrested, your first concern (and certainly their first concern) is how to get them out of jail. Depending on where they were arrested, they could be in a city jail or county jail. Once you have located your loved...
by kentcollinslaw | Sep 25, 2022 | Criminal Offenses
What’s the difference between direct evidence and circumstantial evidence? We’re all familiar with the phrase, “that’s just circumstantial,” implying that circumstantial evidence is unreliable and perhaps should not be used to prove a person’s guilt. You may be...
by kentcollinslaw | Sep 24, 2022 | Criminal Offenses
“Failure to appear” when you have a court date scheduled in SC can have serious consequences, including a bench warrant for your arrest, the possibility of bond revocation, and additional criminal charges. If you have been charged with a crime and released on bond, SC...
by kentcollinslaw | Sep 24, 2022 | Criminal Offenses
What is an ignition interlock device and when do you need to install one on your vehicle? In addition to the potential for fines, prison time, a suspended license, loss of your job, and other consequences for a DUI conviction, you may be required to install an...
by kentcollinslaw | Aug 26, 2022 | Criminal Offenses
SC Accomplice Liability: What is the “Hand of One, Hand of All”? “The hand of one is the hand of all” is basically legal slang for accomplice liability. It’s a phrase that is often misinterpreted by police officers and even attorneys sometimes. Although a...
