by Seaton & Duncan | 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”...
by Seaton & Duncan | Apr 5, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Criminal charges for fraud in South Carolina cover a wide range of unlawful conduct involving the taking of money or property from others using deception or trickery. Although there is no single criminal charge called “fraud,” there are many, many South Carolina...
by Seaton & Duncan | Apr 2, 2022 | Criminal Defense
What is embezzlement in South Carolina, and how is it different from charges for breach of trust with fraudulent intent? Each is a specific charge, with specific elements that the state must prove to get a conviction, and they might not mean what you think. Below, we...
by Seaton & Duncan | Feb 25, 2022 | Criminal Defense
If you have been charged with a white-collar crime in South Carolina, or if you think you are under investigation, talk to a white-collar criminal defense lawyer immediately – before you talk to police or your employer. Your attorney might be able to: Talk to...
by Seaton & Duncan | Feb 25, 2022 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Can you drive after a DUI arrest in South Carolina? What about after a DUI conviction? Can you get a temporary or route-restricted driver’s license? Below, we will cover some of the more common situations where a person’s license is suspended because of DUI charges...
by Seaton & Duncan | Feb 11, 2022 | Criminal Defense, DUI
If you are charged with DUI or DUAC in South Carolina, your driver’s license is in jeopardy. Your license can be suspended not only for a DUI conviction, but also for an implied consent violation – refusing to take the breathalyzer or taking it and getting a result of...
