by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Criminal, Grand Jury
The concept of a grand jury can be baffling to some. So what is it? In South Carolina, as with every other state, there is a requirement that a serious criminal case be presented to the grand jury. In South Carolina, that is found in our Constitution in Article I,...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Criminal, Elements, Expungement, Grand Jury
Joe Client got arrested last night for possession of marijuana. Back in 2001 he had a previous conviction for possession of cocaine base. Now he’s worried that this will be a “second offense” marijuana charge which will cause him to face potentially...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 22, 2021 | Court System, Diversion, Domestic Violence, DUI / DUAC, Elements, Expungement, Grand Jury
Uh oh! You just hit that car’s bumper,,and you don’t have a license. It was probably just a tap, right? There’s probably no damage anyway. Just take off, right? After all, if you stay, you might be in some serious trouble. The truth is, if you leave the scene, you’re...
