Yes. Moving forward there is an "Alcohol Education Program" that he should inquire about. I've included the link for Greenville County where your...

Can I go to city court unaccompanied in south carolina at age 17?

Yes. You have a "right" to represent yourself. While I don't recommend that, I do understand that it is just a tobacco ticket. Make sure you...

How long does extradition take?

From your question, it appears that the only charge he has is in Florida. If that is the case, since he has contested extradition, Florida will...

At the preliminary can you ask for a dismissal if found no evidence

Mr. Andrews is correct. The standard is simply the existence of evidence sufficient to establish probable cause. The defendant will not get to...

If an lawyer trying to get a bond reduce when he go to court does his client have to go with him

The attorney can "waive" the client's presence if the client is ok with that. Generally the the prosecutor will schedule the bond hearing and have...

My son has a "break-up " fight with his G/F..at WORK where they were BOTH employed.

Mr. Jackson is correct. There are very likely facts that you are not aware. Kidnapping carries up to 30 years, is violent and most serious and...

Having a bit of a debate with a fellow colleague. In South Carolina, can they try your defendant in his absence if he absconds?

SC allows it. I was involved in one as a prosecutor where the defendant was represented by counsel, showed up on the first day of the term of...

The age of consent is 16 for all of the CSC w/ minor statutes. Be careful though in that you could possibly be charged with "contributing to the...

Can the solicitor/prosecutor use a defendant's criminal record against that defendant at trial if he doesnt take the stand?

Not likely. Only in rare circumstances would something like that be allowed in connection with character evidence. Your criminal defense...

What kind of sentence am I looking at for a 1st time 3rd degree burglary with nothing else on my background but a dui charge?

I agree with Mr. Futeral. There are many factors that go into sentencing, and ultimately it is up to the court. There is certainly no guarantee...