by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Criminal, Sentencing
When we think of a “violent” offense we think of someone getting beaten, shot, or otherwise seriously injured. That type of injury is a good indicator of what might be or might not be a violent offense in South Carolina. As is true with many areas of the law, such...
by rhiltonlaw | Nov 30, 2021 | Criminal, Other
We are lucky here in South Carolina, that the Department of Motor Vehicles allows us to check their records to see if our drivers license is suspended, determine the number of points and a few other things. Trying to tell someone how to do this over the phone seems to...
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,...
