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...
by kentcollinslaw | Feb 14, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
Forgery is a crime with severe consequences. If convicted, you could lose your voting rights. Your right to own a gun. Even your right to hold certain professional licenses. And if jail and hefty fines weren’t enough, after you get out, you may have difficulty renting...
by kentcollinslaw | Feb 14, 2018 | Criminal Offenses
It’s happened to most of us. You write a check for rent or the electric bill, and a few days later you get hit with an insufficient-funds notice from your bank—possibly along with a fee for overdrawing your account. What most people don’t realize is that intentionally...
by kentcollinslaw | Dec 20, 2017 | Criminal Offenses
When it comes to your day in court, telling the truth vs. telling a lie could mean the difference between freedom and being behind bars. Making false statements during an investigation can result in hefty fines and jail time, not to mention ruining your reputation....
by kentcollinslaw | Nov 21, 2017 | Criminal Offenses
Grand larceny—a serious-sounding charge with serious consequences in South Carolina. If you’ve been charged with grand larceny in the state of South Carolina, you’re facing a range of fines or jail time. But depending on the specifics of your case, judges have leeway...
by kentcollinslaw | Oct 9, 2017 | Criminal Offenses
Vehicle searches can be intimidating. If a police officer demands to search your car, you may feel nervous—even if you’ve done nothing wrong. Is the officer legally allowed to search your car? Can you refuse the search? Should you allow the officer to search your car...
by kentcollinslaw | Oct 6, 2017 | Criminal Offenses
In July 2016, two protesters at the Republican National Convention were arrested on charges of assaulting a police officer. Fourteen months later, the case against them was dismissed in what their attorney called “a victory for free speech.” During the summer of 2017,...
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