Is PTI a plea agreement?

No, it’s not. PTI is a program in which specific requirements are met and, in exchange, the State agrees to dismiss the charges altogether,...

No. Cat-fishing is perfectly legal in the great Palmetto State. But, like my colleagues, i seriously question your next steps when...

My colleague is correct under SC Law. However, under the US Code (federal law) you may not own, possess, handle, fire, hold, or use a firearm...

Your lawyer is and is not correct. Yes, in South Carolina the Solicitor’s Office controls the docket and calling cases for trial. However, they...

No, you cannot buy a gun. Felons are barred from possessing, handling, owning, or firing a firearm. The only way to have your rights restored is...

Why was I arrested because I couldn't provide my gun license to the police?

Hello, We do not require gun licenses in South Carolina, so I assume you mean that you were arrested for the Unauthorized Carrying of a Pistol /...

When I turn 17 can I move out?

Hello, No. You cannot live on your own and be responsible for yourself unless you have been emancipated as a minor by your Family Court. We...

No. A defendant must be present to plead guilty for a felony. While a court may try someone in their absence (so long as they are pre-warned),...

Under the Interstate Compact, South Carolina will report the violation to Georgia and the conviction (if you pay the fine and choose to waive court...

If a Bench Warrant has been issued for your arrest, you must have the Solicitor's Office petition to vacate the bench warrant. The process is...