CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Summerville · Moncks Corner · Goose Creek · Charleston

South Carolina Criminal Court System

Many of my clients come into the office and have no clue what court their charge will be heard in, what officer or deputy arrested them, or even what jurisdiction. Because of that, I wanted to make some information available as to the levels of criminal court in South...

What offenses are “Violent” in South Carolina?

When we think of a “violent” offense we think of someone getting beaten, shot, or otherwise seriously injured.  That type of injury is a good indicator of what might be or might not be a violent offense in South Carolina.  As is true with many areas of the law, such...

What Happens at a Probation Violation Hearing?

When someone is sentenced on a criminal charge and given probation, it is certainly not a hallpass. When there is a violation, the person will be served with a probation violation “warrant” and will brought before the sentencing court for a hearing of the alleged...