by seatonlawfirm | Jul 2, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges
The most common drug charges in South Carolina involve marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl – from simple possession, to possession with intent to distribute, all the way up to trafficking charges. Below, we will discuss the different types of...
by seatonlawfirm | Mar 2, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
What are South Carolina’s open container laws? The open container laws at the state level prohibit driving with an open container in your vehicle, while local open container laws across the state prohibit having an open container in public whether or not you are in a...
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
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 13, 2022 | Criminal Defense
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”...
