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.
Common Issues With Field Sobriety Tests
/in Criminal Law, DUI DefenseField sobriety tests are used by police officers to evaluate a driver’s level of intoxication. Field sobriety tests are often used in conjunction with a Breathalyzer, which measures the amount of alcohol in one’s breath. Although field sobriety tests are commonly used in all 50 states, they are not always accurate. Officers may mistakenly arrest […]
How Much Does A DUI Attorney Cost?
/in Criminal Law, DUI Defense“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” An arrest for a DUI is an expensive ordeal. There’s bail to get out of jail, the SR-22 insurance that must be filed for three years, and the cost of taking a South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program. There may be other costs that cannot be quantified, […]
South Carolina Probate Process Part 1
/in Estate PlanningWhen an individual dies, typically, at least some of the property that individual owned will be subject to probate. This means that the property must go through a formal probate process to be distributed according to the individual’s will. Even if the individual did not have a will, that individual’s property may still pass through […]
How Much Does A Real Estate Closing Attorney Cost?
/in Real EstateThere are a number of expenses involved with buying or selling a piece of property. There’s the new mortgage, taxes, and insurance; the cost of making any necessary repairs to the property to prepare it for sale; realtor fees; and a variety of other expenses. In addition, there are fees involved with the final step […]
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 […]