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Is 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...
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How to Look for a Lawyer if You Have Been Arrested
How to Look for a Lawyer if You Have Been Arrested Somebody called my office the other day. They just got out of jail...
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6 Things to Know Before You Go to Court For Your Probation Violation in Spartanburg
6 Things to Know Before You Go to Court For Your Probation Violation in Spartanburg So, you got in trouble in Spartanburg, and you...
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How 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,...
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5 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...
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New 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...
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New 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...
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New Georgia Supreme Court Decision
The bulk of my criminal-defense and DUI law practice is based here in Spartanburg, South Carolina. However, I am also licensed to practice in...
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Post-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...
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I 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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When should I hire an attorney?
Sooner than later. Defending against criminal charges is often a long, drawn-out process. It may take months and months to get a court date,...
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What do I do if I’m pulled over for a DUI?
What do I do if I’m pulled over for DUI? The bottom line: Be polite, and remember your rights. If you’re pulled over and...
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When can an officer search my car without a warrant?
When can an officer search my car without a warrant? Frankly, the answer to this question might as well be short and sweet: they...
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I think there’s a warrant out for my arrest . . . what do I do?
From time to time, people call me because they want to know if a warrant has been issued for their arrest. I usually tell...
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