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...
