Criminal Defense

Most traffic stops end with a ticket or a warning. But if an officer finds drugs in your car, the situation can turn serious. In South Carolina, the consequences can escalate quickly if you have an illegal substance in your vehicle. What happens if drugs are found in your car during a traffic stop? Whether…

When someone in South Carolina is charged with a drug crime, there is one detail that becomes the turning point in the entire case: Were you in possession, or were you accused of having the intent to distribute? Possession vs. intent. That can be the difference between a shorter sentence and a decade added to…

If you have been arrested in South Carolina, there is a big difference between a simple possession charge and possession with intent to distribute. A crime suggests you had drugs for personal use, while the other says you were planning to sell or share them. That difference not only affects your record, but it can…

An arrest for assault can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment. A conviction can ruin your reputation, family, and future. If you’re forced to serve a prison sentence, you can experience challenges upon your release. It’s much more complicated looking for a job and a place to live. You also might lose your right to…