Changes are coming to the DUI and DUAC statute, effective May of 2024.
Under the current law, if an individual is convicted of DUI 1st Offense or DUAC 1st Offense with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) less than .16, the individual’s driving privileges are suspended for… read more
Posted in DUIMy main practice areas are criminal cases and family court cases. As such, I have the opportunity to represent clients who find themselves accused of domestic violence charges while at the same time facing contentious family court cases, and on occasion, even multiple family court cases.
These si… read more
Posted in Criminal Law | Divorce and Family LawIf you are reading this, you most likely have been accused of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). This briefly explains what to expect, procedurally, if you have been arrested for DUI 1st Offense. This information applies to DUI 1st Offense only, as many of the procedures will be different if this is… read more
Posted in DUI
In South Carolina we are now in the third week of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis; incrementally, more and more of our State has been shut down. How do parents who are operating under a custody/visitation order handle these uncertain times? This is a question many people are grappling with, a… read more
Posted in Divorce and Family LawI have had clients call this afternoon asking about the Governor's most recent order shutting down non-essential businesses. That order does not include law offices. We are considered an essential service. If you need legal help with your criminal, family court, or personal injury matter, we are … read more
The Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the South Carolina Supreme Court limiting the amount of court that is scheduled and limiting what types of cases the courts can hear. Bond hearings and bond court must continue, per the South Carolina Supreme Court. Magistrate Judges must hold… read more
Posted in Criminal Law
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