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Category: Criminal Defense

What to Do If You’re Charged With Marijuana Possession in SC

February 21, 2023
Category: Criminal Defense
If you’re charged with marijuana possession in SC, knowing what to expect is important. This article will explore the charges and penalties associated with this crime and why it’s crucial to hire an attorney familiar with and experienced in handling these cases. Crimes For Marijuana…

Can I be my own lawyer in Columbia, South Carolina?

January 27, 2022
Category: Criminal Defense
No matter what kind of charge you’re facing or claim you’re filing, you’re going to need legal representation — but that representation can come in a variety of forms. In this article, we’ll answer one of the most common questions we get about the legal process:…

How Do I Find a Public Defender in Columbia SC?

April 12, 2022
Category: Criminal Defense
Under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, all criminal defendants have the right to legal representation. This means that if you’re involved in a criminal case and cannot afford a lawyer, you may be appointed a public defender to advise and represent you (free of charge)….

Who Files for Wrongful Death in Columbia, SC?

March 22, 2022
Category: Criminal Defense
Losing a loved one is always a heartbreaking situation. But losing a loved one due to another person’s (or another entity’s) actions can lead to even more devastating effects.  If your loved one died as a result of someone else’s misconduct or negligence, and you…

How to Win a Slip and Fall Case: Information from a Columbia, SC Lawyer

January 17, 2022
Category: Criminal Defense
“Slip and fall” is the legal term used for a personal injury case where someone trips, slips, or falls and is injured on someone else’s property. Usually falling under the broad category of premises liability claims, slip and fall cases claim that an at-fault party (usually the property owner…

Warrantless Searches Based on Outstanding Warrants Permitted

September 14, 2016
Category: General News
In a recent 5-3 decision, Utah v. Strieff, the United States Supreme Court ruled that police can seize evidence from an unconstitutional search so long as the person has an outstanding arrest warrant. The High Court ruled that even if police violate the Constitution by stopping…

States Cannot Criminalize a Defendants’ Refusal of Blood Test in DUI Arrests

September 14, 2016
Category: Criminal Defense
In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court held that states cannot criminalize the refusal to take a blood test without a warrant, but also ruled that it was acceptable for states to punish the refusal to take a breath test. The Court went…

Juveniles Convicted and Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

February 2, 2016
Category: General News
Montgomery v. Louisiana For the second time in 4 years, the United States Supreme Court handed down a major ruling in an Eighth Amendment juvenile sentencing case with its decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana (2016). Miller v. Alabama In 2012, the Court ruled in Miller v. Alabama, 567 U….

Driving Privileges Under Suspension for Accumulating Too Many Points

November 23, 2015
Category: Criminal Defense
Are your driving privileges currently under suspension for accumulating too many points? If so, call the law offices of Bernstein & Bernstein, LLC, because you may eligible for a special driver’s license. Under South Carolina law, the Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend a person’s…

The Youthful Offender Act in South Carolina

November 23, 2015
Category: Criminal Defense
Are you currently facing criminal charges in  General Sessions Court that are punishable by a term of imprisonment in the Department of Corrections? Have you exhausted all diversionary programs from Pre-Trial Intervention (“PTI”) to a Conditional Discharge plea? Are you worried about having up a…

The Effect of Having an Identifying Code on Your License After Being Convicted of a Crime of Violence

November 23, 2015
Category: Criminal Defense
When you ask someone about the possible reasons that a person could lose his or her driver’s license, most people think of Unpaid traffic tickets A DUI conviction Accumulation of  the maximum number of points allowed What most people don’t know is that if you…

If You Have Been Charged with Drug Possession, What Are Your Options?

November 23, 2015
Category: Criminal Defense
What Are You Charged with and Where Are You Located? Punishments for those arrested and charged with drug possession can vary greatly. If you are found guilty of having only a small amount of illegal drugs on your person or in your vehicle, your punishment…

What Should You Do If Charged with Possession of Drugs?

November 23, 2015
Category: Criminal Defense
Call a Criminal Defense Attorney The first thing you should do if you are charged with possession of drugs is call an experienced criminal defense attorney. Whether you are in Columbia, South Carolina or in any other state in the nation, only a lawyer with…

Criminal Defense Lawyers – Your Best Defense!

November 23, 2015
Category: Criminal Defense
Finding the best criminal defense lawyer in your area is the most important decision that you have to make before entering the court room. Your criminal defense lawyer is the warrior in your corner, proving your innocence if humanly possible, and if not, fighting to…

How to Select the Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Columbia, SC

November 23, 2015
Category: Criminal Defense
The Consequences of Misdemeanor and Felony Crimes If you have been charged with a crime, whether a felony or misdemeanor, it is important that you select an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and argue your case. Many people do not realize how…

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