September 14, 2016
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…
September 14, 2016
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…
February 2, 2016
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….
November 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC (WLTX)- It’s called Duey Dialer, and it’s here in the Midlands. The app is available for free download in eight states, including South Carolina. But it’s stirring up controversy because of its target audience: drunk drivers. You download the app, and if you’re…
November 23, 2015
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…
November 23, 2015
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…
November 23, 2015
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…
November 23, 2015
Workers’ Compensation for Back Injuries: What You Need to Know Blue- and white-collar workers alike are susceptible to back injuries. While those with jobs that require extensive physical labor are most likely to suffer from a back injury, employees who spend most of their workday…
November 23, 2015
Dealing with a South Carolina DUI Charge If you’ve recently been pulled over for a traffic violation and charged with Driving Under the Influence in South Carolina, try not to panic. Every year, South Carolina rakes in billions of dollars from citizens in the form…
November 23, 2015
Workers’ Compensation for Leg and Knee Injuries Leg and knee injuries can and do occur on a frequent basis on the job, causing thousands of workers’ compensation cases annually. Not only can knee and leg injuries produce debilitating conditions in victims, but they can require…
November 23, 2015
Workers’ Compensation for Shoulder Injuries on the Job Did you know that one of the more common of workers’ compensation accidents is that of should injuries? This is especially true in jobs that happen in industrial settings where the use of the shoulders in every…
November 23, 2015
Workers’ Compensation – Know Your Rights One of the worst case scenarios for a worker who has been injured on the job is having your claim denied by your employer. As if getting hurt at work isn’t bad enough, not being able to pay your…
November 23, 2015
Getting Workers’ Compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Did you know that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is becoming a more common injury due to a growing requirement of computer use in the workplace? In the last decade, the number of workers’ compensation claims has increased due to…
November 23, 2015
A growing number of workers are experiencing a condition called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), also sometimes referred to as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). This relatively unknown syndrome occurs when an injury to the nerves or soft tissue is left untreated and then causes chronic…
November 23, 2015
Workers’ Compensation Challenges If you’ve been seriously injured at work, you have the right to file for worker’s compensation benefits immediately. However, expect that this may not be an easy process. To file a claim, you must be able to prove the actual nature of…
November 23, 2015
Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina In South Carolina and throughout the United States, there are strict health and safety standards with which employers in all types of professions must comply. All of the guidelines have been designed with the safety of workers in mind, and…
November 23, 2015
If you need to fight a DUI Charge in South Carolina, Bernstein and Bernstein can help. Politely Cooperate with Authorities, Except with the Breathalyzer Test! From the time that you are pulled over on suspicion of DUI, you are starting to put together your case…
November 23, 2015
Qualities of an Experienced Attorney If you have been charged with drug possession or other crime which can carry a heavy sentence in court, it is extremely important to seek out an experienced criminal defense attorney. A good defense lawyer is essential to winning your…
November 23, 2015
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…
November 23, 2015
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…
