Expungements

The answer will depend on the expungement statute in SC. Check out the following websites and then call a SC lawyer with any specific questions....

If someone pleads guilty but absconds before allocution or being sentenced, can they automatically retract the plea?

In most jurisdictions, the case will pick-up where it was left, post plea awaiting sentence. If the defendant wants to argue this point, he will...

Does it hurt to send good character letters for the defendant to the District Attorney or the Judge in a state felony drug case?

These type of letters will have an impact only at sentencing, assuming he is convicted. The letter(s) should be sent to the lawyer representing...

I agree. The place from which the officer observed the violation does not impact the validity of the summons. Good luck. DISCLAIMER I do not...

What are the steps to take on getting an early release?

Release on the earliest date is something that can be facilitated but not guaranteed. This is done by not picking up any administrative...

What are the reasons for criminal drug cases to be sealed

I agree with my colleague that there are a number of reasons why a case is sealed, reasons that can vary from State to State and can having nothing...

Once he refused to waive extradition, he started a process where Mississippi will prepare a specific type of petition to seek a Court order to...

If we feel that our lawyers did not put in a proper defense, can we do something about it if all verdicts were guilty

I agree with my colleague that a defendant has the right to the effective assistance of counsel. Whether the circumstances of this case rise to the...

Expunged record question...

I agree with my colleagues, that an expunged record is essentially no record....but depending on the statute of the State (for example here in NJ),...

Can I get back the right to possess or carry a gun, or firearm.

I agree with Mr Kaman, who is correct as usual. Good luck. DISCLAIMER I do not practice law in your State. This answer is provided solely for...