Increased Penalties for Fentanyl Possession
Effective June of 2023, a person who possesses more than 2 grains of Fentanyl is guilty of a felony that carries up to 5 years in prison for a first offense.
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Effective June of 2023, a person who possesses more than 2 grains of Fentanyl is guilty of a felony that carries up to 5 years in prison for a first offense.
My main practice areas are criminal cases and family court cases. As such, I have the opportunity to represent many clients who find themselves accused of a domestic violence charge while at the same time dealing with a contentious divorce case in the family court.
In 2023, the South Carolina Legislature made several major changes to the DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DUAC (Driving with an Unlawful Alcohol Content) laws. These changes went into effect in May of 2024.
Changes are coming to the DUI and DUAC statute, effective May of 2024.
My main practice areas are criminal cases and family court cases. As such, I have the opportunity to represent clients who find themselves accused of domestic violence charges while at the same time facing contentious family court cases, and on occasion, even multiple family court cases.
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