Kulp & Elliott blog posts relating to Criminal Defense matters.
In recent years, the state of South Carolina has implemented a number of changes to its domestic violence laws, with the goal of increasing penalties for those found guilty of such offenses. However, this push to combat domestic violence in South Carolina has resulted in a wide net being cast, which has led to many [...]
Failing to stop for a police in South Carolina is a serious crime with serious consequences. If you attempted to lose a police officer, an experienced criminal defense attorney can help you fight the charges you are facing. While every case is different, there are defenses to this charge. In this article we'll cover the [...]
In Union County, South Carolina, a court clerk in the county’s child support office stole more than $10,000 over five years from the Domestic Relations account. After an investigation uncovered her crime, she lost her job and was arrested on felony charges and held on a $30,000 bond while awaiting trial. The Union County court [...]
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in SC, there is a good chance your license has been suspended for an implied consent violation or a BAC violation (Blood Alcohol Violation). And, if you are convicted of DUI, your license could be suspended again. The FIRST THING we do for our [...]
DUI charges in SC can happen to anyone. Politicians, police officers, lawyers, doctors, school teachers, you name it - the list goes on. In fact, some police officers will arrest a person for DUI just because they detect the odor of alcohol – regardless of how the person performs on the field sobriety tests. Whatever [...]
If you get into a scrape with the law, you may end up on probation as a result of a conviction or plea agreement. Maybe you were convicted of simple possession. Perhaps you were caught vandalizing a building. Whatever the case may be, now you have landed a probation sentence and are stuck having to [...]
If you have been convicted of a charge for driving under the influence, you may be wondering how this conviction can impact your life beyond the typical penalties. Maybe you are considering moving. Maybe you are considering relocating to a different country. Before you pack your bags and start driving toward the border, you need [...]
Imagine you are on a late-night store run with a friend. You have your little brother’s toy gun in your pocket. Outside the store, you see someone who owes you money, and the two of you get into a fight. During the scuffle, the other person feels the gun in your pocket, and it falls [...]
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law… “ Whether from watching TV shows, reading books, or even personal experiences, most people have heard at least a portion of the Miranda rights. If you are ever questioned by police, your [...]
Hollywood and the media like to glamorize criminal court proceedings. Whether you watch a movie or TV show that portrays a fictional case, or the news coverage of a real-life case, what you are seeing is the highlight reel. Unfortunately, those snapshots and soundbites oversimplify the complex nature of criminal courts. The incomplete portrayals of [...]
