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,...
by kentcollinslaw | Sep 25, 2017 | Criminal Offenses
7 Myths & Truths About Criminal Charges in SC From listening to friends and family, to searching online forums, or forming opinions from late night courtroom TV, false beliefs run wild when it comes to the law and the legal process. Unfortunately, too many people...
by kentcollinslaw | Sep 25, 2017 | Criminal Offenses
When Do I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer in SC? Deciding if and when you need a SC criminal defense attorney is a tough call anytime you or someone you know is facing criminal charges. The decision to hire a defense attorney should not be taken lightly or put off...
by kentcollinslaw | Aug 30, 2017 | Criminal Offenses
12 Questions About Robbery Charges in South Carolina Two convenience stores. Two crimes. At Quick Stop, a clerk is held at gunpoint and forced to hand over all cash from the register. Meanwhile, at Shop and Go, a clerk hears a menacing voice from behind say,...
by kentcollinslaw | Aug 30, 2017 | Criminal Offenses
Unlawful Communication Charge in SC: What is it? Repeated texts from the ex continue to blow up your phone. You just can’t take it anymore and decide to put a stop to the mobile madness. You send a text in the heat of the moment… “Text me again, and I will make sure...
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