Columbia Criminal Defense Blog
How traffic violations add up
If you receive a traffic violation in South Carolina, you may dismiss it as no big deal. Yet, if you’ve faced charges for a string of driving offenses over the years, they can add up. And some infractions carry more weight than others. By understanding the state's...
3 reasons to hire a defense attorney for your DUI charges
People who are facing DUI charges are sometimes reluctant to seek legal counsel. For some, financial considerations may be a concern. For others, they may feel that they have no defense. Regardless of your situation, here are three good reasons for hiring a defense...
Law enforcement may look for these 5 signs of a drunk driver
A person should be cautious any time they consume one or more alcoholic beverages. Going out with friends, to a dinner party, sports game or another event can be a recipe for disaster if a person consumes alcohol without considering how they will get home. When people...
Understanding your rights during a traffic stop
One of the most frightening moments for a motorist is seeing police lights behind while you’re driving home. Whether you’ve been eating out and had a few drinks with dinner or were visiting friends, there could be a fine line between sobriety and being over the limit...
How does a DUI affect your driving privileges?
When you have a valid license in South Carolina, you may take for granted how much you rely on it. Your driving privileges let you commute to work, drive to sporting and entertainment events, carry your kids around and go to the store. With all these benefits of a...
Our Commitment to Your Safety During the Coronavirus Outbreak
In light of current events surrounding the spread of the coronavirus, we at the Law Offices of Marion M. Moses, LLC hope that this post finds everyone doing well. We would like to assure everyone that our firm is taking every precaution necessary to prevent the spread...
What qualifies as lawful search and seizure in a car?
When the police pull you over—and you find yourself waiting for the officer to walk up to your window in a state of fear and stress—it’s easy to believe that officer has the power to do anything. However, it’s important to know that there are laws in place to protect...
What if children are present during a DUI stop?
Your life is hectic as a parent and beyond stressful. From shuttling kids to and from school, sports, extracurriculars, helping them with homework, managing doctor’s appointments, and caring for sick children, you rarely have a moment to yourself. Not to mention the...
How can college drug charges impact financial aid?
College life presents many situations in which a college student can face criminal charges: parties where underage students drink, the temptation to drink and drive, and getting in trouble with the law due to drug possession, sale, or use of illegal drugs. Students...
Can you refuse to take field sobriety tests?
You may be familiar with field sobriety tests from movies and television shows. You see a cop pull someone over for drunk driving and make the driver walk a straight line or stand on one leg. You may even practice saying your alphabet backward in case it ever happens...
