February 21, 2023
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…
January 27, 2022
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:…
April 12, 2022
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)….
March 22, 2022
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…
January 17, 2022
“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…
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
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
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…
November 23, 2015
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…
November 23, 2015
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…
