by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Court System, Criminal, Other, Penalties
People charged, and often times their parents, never think about student financial aid in relation to a criminal charge. I have quite a few people call to ask about what seem to be relatively insignificant charges. The question always seems to be whether they should...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Criminal, Diversion, Expungement
What is a diversionary program Diversionary programs are alternatives to prosecution. They exist as a statutory privilege as a second chance offered by the state legislature. A diversionary program offers the chance at a dismissal for those who successfully complete...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Court Process, Criminal, Sentencing
When someone is sentenced on a criminal charge and given probation, it is certainly not a hallpass. When there is a violation, the person will be served with a probation violation “warrant” and will brought before the sentencing court for a hearing of the alleged...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Court Process, Criminal, Grand Jury
The concept of a grand jury can be baffling to some. So what is it? In South Carolina, as with every other state, there is a requirement that a serious criminal case be presented to the grand jury. In South Carolina, that is found in our Constitution in Article I,...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Court Process, Criminal, Other
This is one of the first questions I get from someone when they are looking for a criminal defense attorney to represent them or a member of their family charged with a crime. Unfortunately, pricing for a defense attorney is not the same as buying a car, or some piece...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Court Process, Criminal
Nine times out of ten, people are arrested, give some sort of statement, and then call an attorney to represent them on the criminal case. Unfortunately, the investigation is likely over at this point. I certainly realize not everyone knows if they are going to be...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Court Process, Criminal
I tell everyone that if they’re going to be in court, it’s best to have an attorney. With that being said, there are some circumstances where there just isn’t enough time or the immediate ability to hire an attorney. One of these instances is at the...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Court Process, Criminal, Juveniles
Designed by Freepik The Family Court Judge tells you that you must have an attorney for your child. This comes as a shock to many parents who have a child charged with a criminal offense. Attorneys can be expensive, and this is true as well for representation of...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Court Process, Criminal
This is always a tough situation for clients who have paid an attorney to represent them. Let me start by saying that I have practiced in this area for quite a while, and almost all of the attorneys in this area are decent people who provide a good service for their...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Criminal, Expungement
Ok, it happens! You had some legal problems in the past, did what you were supposed to, and thought you had that pesky charge expunged from your record. You go to apply for a job, and after the background check is performed, you hear that you are not qualified due to...
