What is Bail and How Does it Work?

What is Bail and How Does it Work?

How Does Bail Work? Bail is a payment given to the court so a person doesn’t have to spend time in jail. More precisely, bail is a legal exchange with the arrestors or the court, extending people’s time before a legal proceeding. There are two ways a...
How To Behave When You’re Pulled Over

How To Behave When You’re Pulled Over

As  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...
Duties Of A Defense Attorney

Duties Of A Defense Attorney

“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...
Three Ps Of Sentencing

Three Ps Of Sentencing

In South Carolina, the terms probation, parole and pardon are often referenced in criminal cases. Although each term relates to sentencing, they have very different meanings. Parole The Board of Paroles and Pardons can order parole, which allows an offender to be...