Can I be arrested (or ticketed) for not wearing a mask in South Carolina?
Many cities in South Carolina, like they did with social distancing at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, are considering (or have already passed)...
Read moreCity of Spartanburg Passes “Stay at Home” Ordinance
UPDATE [4/7/2020]: At 5PM today, a statewide stay-at-home order goes into effect. The blog post below was written before it was issued, so a...
Read moreIs lying about Coronavirus to your employer a crime?
In a few weeks, we might start to have a pretty good idea of whether we are taking coronavirus seriously enough as a public...
Read moreHow to lift bench warrants in Spartanburg, South Carolina
If someone has been released from jail for a criminal charge, either by posting a bond or by being released on their personal recognizance,...
Read more5 Things You Must Do After a DUI Arrest in Spartanburg
5 Things You Must Do After a DUI Arrest in Spartanburg (or anywhere else in South Carolina) You’re walking out of the front door...
Read moreNew Way to Dismiss and Expunge Disorderly Conduct Charges in South Carolina
The South Carolina legislature just passed a new law that applies to the crime of Disorderly Conduct. Some people who are charged with Disorderly...
Read moreNew DUI Laws in South Carolina
At the beginning of this year’s state legislative session, lots of local news reports and articles were focused on changes to DUI laws that...
Read morePost-Conviction Relief in South Carolina
If you are convicted of a crime in South Carolina, you have the right to appeal the conviction to a higher court. Typically, the...
Read moreI just got a ticket for having a little weed. That’s not a big deal, right?
Wrong. Any time you are charged with any drug offense, even if you were not arrested for it, you should consult and retain an...
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