by seatonlawfirm | Aug 24, 2022 | Criminal Defense, DUI, Family Law
Failure to appear at a required court date in South Carolina can have immediate and severe consequences, and will usually result in a bench warrant being issued the same day. If you have been charged with a crime in South Carolina, you must understand the...
by seatonlawfirm | Aug 9, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Whether the charges are in state court or federal court, conspiracy in South Carolina is when two or more people agree to commit a crime. Conspiracy is usually charged along with an underlying offense – the alleged crime that the conspirators are accused of agreeing...
by seatonlawfirm | Jul 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense, DUI
What are your rights during a police search in South Carolina? What happens if you do not consent to a search and the police search anyway? In this article, we will cover the basics of search and seizure laws, including a summary of your Fourth Amendment rights...
by seatonlawfirm | Apr 20, 2022 | Criminal Defense, DUI
What should you expect at your final divorce hearing in an uncontested divorce, and what can you do to make the process go as smoothly as possible? In this article, we will hopefully set your mind at ease by covering the basics of uncontested final divorce hearings,...
by seatonlawfirm | Apr 13, 2022 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Did you know that you can be charged with shoplifting in South Carolina for moving merchandise from one part of the store to another or for changing the price tag on a piece of merchandise? Or that South Carolina has a more serious shoplifting charge – “retail theft”...
by seatonlawfirm | Apr 5, 2022 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Criminal charges for fraud in South Carolina cover a wide range of unlawful conduct involving the taking of money or property from others using deception or trickery. Although there is no single criminal charge called “fraud,” there are many, many South Carolina...
