Author: Aaron De Bruin

5 Actions To Avoid When Facing A DUI Charge

5 Actions To Avoid When Facing A DUI Charge

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If you have recently been arrested for drunk driving, there are certain behaviors that you should avoid because they may have an negative impact on your case. If you behave in such a way to put into question your credibility or reliability, it may cause complications with your case. 1. Talk About Your Case On Social Media These days, it is common for people to use social media as a way to keep their friends and family up to date on their lives. You may be accustomed to posting about everything that happens to you on social media. However,...

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How To Behave When You’re Pulled Over

How To Behave When You’re Pulled Over

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As  defense attorneys, we often have clients who were pulled over by an officer before they were arrested. Being pulled over is never a fun experience, but there are certain ways to behave that will ease your communication with police, keep you safe, and potentially prevent a ticket or arrest. Whenever you are pulled over, keep the perspective of the officer in mind. You may have done nothing wrong in your view, but remember that the police officer does not know who you are, or if they are approaching a dangerous person. However, if you do everything in your...

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Removing Crimes From Your Record

Removing Crimes From Your Record

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It is common to have regrets from the past that you wish you could take back. This is especially common when it comes to being convicted of a crime. In these cases, you may be very eager to find a way to remove it from your criminal record. In South Carolina, there are specific scenarios in which you can remove crimes from your record, whether through an expungement or a pardon. Read on for the difference between these two options. Expunging Your Record When you wish to expunge your record, it is generally done through the local Solicitor’s Office....

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Will Your DUI Attorney Save You Money?

Will Your DUI Attorney Save You Money?

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When you are facing DUI charges, you will have many concerns. One of your major concerns will likely be what the financial costs of this charge will be. In South Carolina, for your first DUI offense, you face a 400 dollar fine. For your second offense, you may need to pay up to 5,100 dollars, and for your third offense, you could pay as much as 6,300 dollars. Beyond the fines, you may also face loss of income due to jail time, and in some cases, you may also have to pay for an ignition interlock, classes, therapy, and...

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Duties Of A Defense Attorney

Duties Of A Defense Attorney

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If you have been charged with a crime, you likely have many questions you want answered, some of which may be about the role of your defense attorney. A criminal defense attorney has many duties once they have been appointed to defend their client in court. In this blog, we will give a brief overview of these duties so you know what to expect from your criminal defense attorney. Zealous Representation The first requirement of your criminal defense attorney is to zealously defend you in court. “Zealous representation” means that your defense attorney is fully engaged in representing you....

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