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.
The Breathalyzer Test in South Carolina
/in DUI DefenseIn South Carolina, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. If you are stopped for suspected drunk driving, the police officer may use a Breathalyzer to test how much alcohol is in your system. The police officer will ask you to blow into the Breathalyzer for […]
Registering for and Filing Income Tax Withholding in South Carolina
/in Business LawSouth Carolina business owners must take several steps to get their businesses off the ground. They must choose a location for their business and they must obtain financing. They must choose a business entity, such as a limited liability company or a partnership, and they must register a business name. And, of course, the business […]
Benefits of an Operating Agreement
/in Business LawOperating Agreements If you are considering starting your own business, you need to take certain steps to protect that business, as well as your own legal interests. When business owners decide to form a limited liability company, or an LLC, they often skip creating and implementing an operating agreement. However, the failure to draft and […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Title Insurance
/in Real EstateAt The De Bruin Law Firm, we are experienced and knowledgeable real estate attorneys. We often help our clients when they are buying a home to ensure that the closing process goes as smoothly as possible. One aspect of what we do as real estate closing attorneys is help our clients with a title search […]
What To Do When An Order Of Protection Is Filed Against You
/in Criminal Law, Domestic ViolenceIf you have recently found out that an order of protection has been filed against you, you probably have many questions about how to proceed. When dealing with issues of this nature, it is essential to hire a competent domestic violence attorney for your defense. Representing yourself in court or hiring a lawyer who is not familiar with the complex domestic violence laws in South Carolina may end disastrously.
When A Police Officer Searches Your Car
/in DUI DefenseAs criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina, we often defend clients who were arrested after their cars were searched. When this happens, we must be diligent about ensuring that a client’s rights were not violated. Under the Fourth Amendment, American citizens are protected from illegal searches and seizures. Should a police officer obtain evidence against […]
5 Actions To Avoid When Facing A DUI Charge
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseIf you have recently been arrested for drunk driving, there are certain behaviors that you should avoid because they may have an negative impact on your case. If you behave in such a way to put into question your credibility or reliability, it may cause complications with your case. 1. Talk About Your Case On […]
How Do I Sell My Home If There Is A Lien On The Property?
/in Real EstateLiens are designed for lenders to ensure that home buyers are more likely to make payments in a timely manner and do not default on them. If a debtor fails to pay the lender, the lender may sue the debtor, resulting in a lien on the property. If the homeowner should wish to sell the […]
What Are Nonprobate Assets?
/in Estate PlanningWhether you are planning your estate or you are the executor of someone else’s estate, it is crucial that you understand the difference between probate and nonprobate assets. Nonprobate assets are essentially assets that do not have to go through probate upon the death of the estate owner. This term often confuses people, but it […]
How To Behave When You’re Pulled Over
/in Criminal LawAs defense attorneys, we often have clients who were pulled over by an officer before they were arrested. Being pulled over is never a fun experience, but there are certain ways to behave that will ease your communication with police, keep you safe, and potentially prevent a ticket or arrest. Whenever you are pulled over, […]