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If you have received a sentence of probation, it will allow you to be released from custody if you maintain good behavior. During your time on probation, you will remain under supervision to make sure you are following the rules set forth in your probation ruling. You...
There are many reasons why one may face assault and battery charges. If you are in a situation where you are facing this type of charge, you likely have a lot of questions. The question at the top of your mind might be, “what possible defenses are...
October can be one of the most eventful months of the year for many college students. Young adults are ready to throw multiple celebrations as Halloween approaches now that the old and new students have settled in. There are plenty of parties offered on and off campus...
If you have a criminal record, it can be difficult to live a normal lifestyle. Applying for jobs and completing background checks are troublesome and can hinder you from doing what you want. Fortunately, South Carolina courts may be able to offer some relief.Depending...
In a recent blog post, we touched upon the importance that a police officer’s video recording plays in the courtroom. However, it is crucial to remember that cops are not the only ones that can record everything in a crime scene. An establishment might have some...
York County prosecutors had a busy month last June. The elevated overall numbers for the month were likely due to just one day when there were 904 indictments. That number for just one day doubled any previous month’s total for 2018. To reach that many...
In June 2017, the American Civil Liberties Union in South Carolina issued a lawsuit against Lexington County with an accusation it is continuing to run modern day “debtor prisons.” The lawsuit aimed to keep the courts from putting people in jail because...
When you think of ankle monitoring, you may think it is a creative way to allow people to still live in their homes who may otherwise be in jail. Because of technological advances, the use of ankle monitoring has become very popular over the last few years. People...
Experienced attorneys understand that you deserve a second chance in a trial that ended unfairly. The justice system works to amend these criminal defense cases and lead you on the path to a clean record.After a court charges you with a criminal offense, a court may...
Two years ago, in neighboring North Carolina, Rick Siskey took his life upon learning he was under investigation for fraud. Now, $10 million from the insurance payout Siskey’s wife received after his death is being distributed to investors.Siskey had been...