by kentcollinslaw | Assault and Battery Charges, Criminal Offenses, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, Juvenile Offenses
A police officer starts asking questions. Maybe you have been pulled over, approached in public, asked to come to the station, or questioned after an arrest. Do you have to answer police questions in South Carolina? In many situations, no. You generally have the right...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses, DUI
A routine traffic stop can change quickly. An officer may pull you over for speeding or a broken light, ask a few questions, and then ask, “Do you mind if I search your car?” So, can police search your car after a traffic stop in South Carolina? Being...
by kentcollinslaw | Assault and Battery Charges, Criminal Offenses, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI
An arrest can leave you with many questions, especially if you have never been through the criminal justice system before. Where are you going? When can you get out of jail? When will you see a judge? What happens to the criminal charge after that? Understanding what...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
If you are searching for information about revenge porn charges in SC, you may be dealing with an accusation involving private photos, videos, text messages, social media, or digitally altered images. South Carolina now has a specific criminal law addressing the...
by kentcollinslaw | Assault and Battery Charges, Criminal Offenses, Juvenile Offenses
A fight at school can start in seconds. One student pushes another, friends gather around, someone records the incident, and school administrators call law enforcement. Before the family has time to understand what happened, the student may be suspended, questioned by...
