Facing charges for domestic violence can have a serious impact on your life. It can have detrimental effects on your relationships, your career, and your reputation. If you have been charged with domestic violence, there are several potential defenses that your domestic violence attorney at De Bruin Law Firm could use during your trial. Wrong […]
If you have been arrested for a DUI in Greenville, SC, you likely have many questions and concerns going forward. One of them may be whether or not you need to hire a DUI lawyer. In general, when you are faced with a DUI charge, you will want to hire a lawyer. When this is […]
Whether you are buying or selling real estate, it is important to have an attorney for your real estate closing. A real estate attorney ensures that everyone understands the complex legal process that real estate closings are, and that everything is above board. In order to better protect consumers during the closing process, South Carolina […]
Refinancing a home can be a really big task that has the potential to get complicated quickly. There are many different reasons a homeowner might want to refinance from wanting to lower the interest rate on the loan, remove the PMI, or receive an infusion of cash to improve the house. Even in the case […]
Buying commercial real estate, much like buying residential real estate, is a large investment. There are many complexities and intricate details that are involved with the purchase, along with the large financial risk. Having a real estate attorney on your team throughout the process provides benefits and protection to you as the buyer. Here are […]
In a previous post, we’ve discussed what the penalties for driving under the influence look like in South Carolina. With multiple offenses you can face up to seven year of jail time, $10,000 in fines, a revoked license, or have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. Having to face jail time and heavy […]
We’ve all heard of a DUI, or driving under the influence. But did you know there are upwards of six or more acronyms that describe different versions of driving under the influence? Different states utilize different terms and punishments for what is essentially the same offense. It’s important to know what the terms and laws […]
Making the decision to start estate planning by creating a Will is a very personal decision. Along with it being a personal decision it should also be a timely decision. No one wants to think about what could happen in the future. We’re all going to live to be 100 years-old right? Unfortunately, it’s important […]
As we discussed in a previous post, not all DUI arrests are set in stone. There are several different ways in which the arresting police officer themselves can invalidate the case simply by mishandling the traffic stop or DUI checkpoint. Making arrests for driving under the influence results in thousands of dollars of fines that […]
With the summer recreation season quickly approaching, it’s time for all South Carolina drivers to prepare themselves for increased DUI controls on the roadways. To be clear, it’s never acceptable for a person to drink and drive. Operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicating substance puts you, your passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians […]
The De Bruin Law firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding upstate. Our experienced attorneys can help you with legal matters in the areas of business law, criminal law, estate planning, and real estate law.
