What's punishment for being on probation and getting a second methamphetamine charge

You are potentially facing a revocation of your probation. The potential penalty is whatever sentence you have suspended from the original...

Can my records be expunged,sealed,or what can I do to keep this from hindering me?

You can check with your local Solicitor's office to see if the charge is eligible for expungement. If so, you may be able to pay them a fee to get...

Can I have a simple possession charge expunged even if it involves the operation of a motor vehicle? (§22-5-910)

I believe the portion of 22-5-910 that references expungement of offenses involving the operation of motor vehicles pertains to charges like DUI,...

Drug Bust Question

Typically local law enforcement agencies send suspected drugs to the SLED drug lab in Columbia for analysis by an expert chemist. SLED then issues...

I need to know if what the cops used as a reason to lengthen a traffic stop was legitimately probable cause to do so.

Once the officer concludes his business pertaining to the reason for the initial stop, he has to have reasonable suspicion of further criminal...

Can my burglary 1st be dropped to trespassing?

Be careful about paying the victim restitution before court. That could be viewed as an admission of guilt. Consult a criminal defense attorney...

If I was charged with burglary but I paid the victim restitution before court could the charges be dropped?

Paying restitution to the victim could be seen as an admission of guilt. And even if it makes the victim happy, the victim does not have the...

Can I get a simple possession charge of marijuana dropped or reduced?

You might also ask your Public Defender about a Conditional Discharge if Pre-Trial Intervention is not an option.

The SC Governor signed a new CDV law on June 4. Under the old CDV law, the penalties increased with subsequent offenses. So a 3rd offense CDV...

If a charge is on my background when the case was dismissed should I get a lawyer?

You may be able to handle this issue without having to hire a lawyer. If the case was dismissed it should be expunged from your record at no...