Greenville SC Criminal Defense Law Blog

Every parent knows the challenges of caring for one child let alone multiple children. Each child has different needs depending on his or her age. A toddler may require additional soothing in order to be placed down for a nap. While caring for an infant can often feel like a guessing game for a mom or dad, since the baby is unable to articulate their needs. Sometimes while a parent is caring for one child at home, another can be left unattended. Unfortunately, when a child is out of a parent's watchful eye, a dangerous situation can develop, thus putting the unattended child in harm's way.

It seems that one father in South Carolina has found himself in a somewhat similar situation and is now facing charges for his alleged negligence, which will require a strong criminal defense.

April 20, or 4/20 as many know it, is a well-known "holiday" for marijuana use in Greenville and around the world. There is no known origin for where this tradition came from; however, the marijuana slang dates back to the 1960s. Annually on this date, marijuana users are said to participate using marijuana in both public and private, resulting in the arrest of many for drug charges.

This year on April 20, law enforcement officials used the day to celebrate the results of a four-day operation designed to catch drug users and distributors throughout the state. Various drugs were displayed in a South Carolina hotel's conference room, which were reportedly seized by authorities during "Operation 420."

Impaired driving, stemming from the use of alcohol or drugs before getting behind the wheel, can result in auto accidents, property damage, or other scenarios. A drunk-driving accident can also cause injury or death to other motorists or bystanders. In every case, the public must wait for police authorities to investigate all of the facts before a case can be brought against any at-fault driver.

In the event that a person faces a DUI charge in the state of South Carolina, a proper legal defense will ensure that the defendant's rights are protected and that all evidence is reviewed to make sure that nothing is overlooked.

It's important for people to feel safe in their homes. They also want their children to be safe, whether at home or in the care of others. Sometimes another person's actions may lead an individual to believe their sense of personal safety is compromised. If that occurs, reports are made to authorities that a crime of a serious nature has been committed.

Such was the case recently when the Charleston police were called to a home on Dupont Road. At this residence, a 48-year-old man was charged with a crime of a serious nature involving a young girl.