by rhiltonlaw | Aug 17, 2024 | Court Process, Criminal, DUI / DUAC
If you’ve been charged with a DUI or a similar alcohol-related violation in South Carolina, you’re likely facing several questions. One of the most pressing questions might be whether to request an administrative hearing to challenge the administrative suspension of...
by rhiltonlaw | Aug 13, 2024 | Court System, Criminal
A plea bargain is a deal made between a defendant (or the defendant’s attorney) and a prosecutor where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge or receive a lighter sentence. This process can significantly affect victims, making it important to...
by rhiltonlaw | Aug 13, 2024 | Court System, Criminal
Missing a court date might seem like a small mistake, but it can lead to massive problems. Whether it’s for a traffic ticket, a more serious criminal charge, or any other legal matter, showing up to court is important. Let’s talk about what happens if you...
by rhiltonlaw | Apr 3, 2023 | Court System, Criminal
Should you trust AI for legal advice or to conduct legal research? Are “law bots” going to replace attorneys in the courtrooms of the future? It’s not likely, and here’s why. Below, we will take a look at: The potential benefits of AI in the legal profession, Why...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Expungement
Many people ask me “How do I get something taken off my record?”. In South Carolina, as with most states, this process is called an “expungement.” Regardless of what a friend of a friend has told you about expungements, the process is statutorily driven, meaning you...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Court System
“I’m not getting the public defender, I want a real lawyer.” Often times I heard this phrase or something similar come from defendants when I asked as a prosecutor in South Carolina, “do you want to apply for the public defender?” Believe it or not, public defenders...
