by kentcollinslaw | Sep 7, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
Sugar. Blow. Stardust. Nose candy. Cocaine, by any other name, is still an illegal drug. South Carolina is serious about holding accountable anyone who uses, sells or even just possesses cocaine or related paraphernalia. And the penalties are severe. Are you facing a...
by kentcollinslaw | Jun 21, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
In the past 3 school years, more than 1,000 weapons have been confiscated at schools in South Carolina. The vast majority of these weapons were knives. Many parents are attempting to more actively combat the issue of weapons in schools. As a result, schools and law...
by kentcollinslaw | Jun 21, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
Negotiations are a normal part of life. You might negotiate your salary with your employer or negotiate with your family about the chores for which each person is responsible. If you get tangled up in the criminal justice system, you may have a chance to negotiate...
by kentcollinslaw | Jun 20, 2018 | Criminal Offenses, DUI
If you’ve been pulled over or arrested for DUI in South Carolina, you’re probably wondering what’s ahead of you. You’re probably confused and afraid. Will you go to jail? Will you pay astronomical fines? Will you lose your driver’s license? Before you face this charge...
by kentcollinslaw | Apr 12, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
If you see a wallet lying on an unattended table while at a restaurant, what would you do? Would you try to contact the owner and return it? Would you turn it into a local police station? Would you use the credit cards you find to go on a shopping spree, knowing that...
by kentcollinslaw | Mar 30, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
The South Carolina sex offender registry is a valuable resource that allows citizens to sign up for notifications signaling when registered sex offenders move into their communities. Law enforcement uses the registry to keep track of people who were convicted of sex...
by kentcollinslaw | Mar 20, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
Charged with a crime? You may be thinking that a conviction is the worst case scenario. But what happens just beyond your conviction—at sentencing—is what can determine the course of the rest of your life. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney speak for you...
by kentcollinslaw | Mar 20, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
Ask any police officer, potential employer or landlord—your past criminal activity can come back to haunt you. Even if you’ve served your time, a routine background check that uncovers a criminal record can be used against you, making it more difficult to get a job,...
by kentcollinslaw | Feb 14, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
Former President Reagan’s War on Drugs started with drug-free zone initiatives. Now, all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have laws that increase penalties for drug charges that occur within a certain distance of schools and public parks. If you’re facing drug charges...
by kentcollinslaw | Feb 14, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
If a police officer presents you with a search warrant, would you know what to do? Search warrants give police officers the right to search your home, workplace or vehicle to look for evidence of a crime. Being the target of a search warrant can cause a great deal of...
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