by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Technically, there is no legal limit for DUI in SC, although you can be charged with “driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration” (DUAC) based solely on your blood alcohol content (BAC). Below, we will discuss how blood alcohol content (BAC) works in SC and how it...
by kentcollinslaw | Drug Charges
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 | 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 | 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 | Criminal Offenses, DUI
The fines, penalties, and jail time for a DUI conviction in South Carolina (SC) can be severe. A DUI conviction in SC stays on your record permanently—it cannot be expunged. While there are potential ways to challenge a DUI charge or reduce penalties, it’s...