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.
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, […]
Removing Crimes From Your Record
/in Criminal LawIt is common to have regrets from the past that you wish you could take back. This is especially common when it comes to being convicted of a crime. In these cases, you may be very eager to find a way to remove it from your criminal record. In South Carolina, there are specific scenarios […]
Will Your DUI Attorney Save You Money?
/in Criminal Law, DUI Defense“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” When you are facing DUI charges, you will have many concerns. One of your major concerns will likely be what the financial costs of this charge will be. In South Carolina, for your first DUI offense, you face a 400 dollar fine. For your second offense, you may need […]
Duties Of A Defense Attorney
/in Criminal Law“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” If you have been charged with a crime, you likely have many questions you want answered, some of which may be about the role of your defense attorney. A criminal defense attorney has many duties once they have been appointed to defend their client in court. In this blog, […]
Importance Of Discussing Inheritance With Your Children
/in Estate PlanningYou may not have discussed inheritance with your children yet, but it is an important conversation to have. Most families prefer to avoid conversations about this issue because it requires acknowledging the inevitability of death. However, by discussing these issues now, you can save your children conflict and distress after you have passed. Here are […]