Marijuana and CBD Laws in South Carolina
Is marijuana legal in South Carolina? Get a drug defense attorney's breakdown of SC marijuana penalties and CBD regulations.
Criminal Law
What You Need to Know About the Fourth Amendment and Your Rights
Learn how the Fourth Amendment protects you during traffic stops, drug searches, and ICE encounters. Greenville drug crime lawyer John Newkirk explains your rights.
Restraining Orders and Criminal Law
In order to obtain a restraining order in Summary Court, the person seeking a restraining order must file a Petition for a Restraining Order in Summary Court.
Domestic Violence Convictions and Gun Laws
If you are convicted of domestic violence in South Carolina, you will lose your right to own or possess a firearm. The length of time that you are prohibited from possessing a firearm depends on what level of domestic violence you are convicted of.
When Criminal Court and Family Court Collide (Part 2)
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.
When Criminal Court and Family Court Collide (Part 1)
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.
Bond Hearings and Coronavirus/COVID-19
Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted bond hearings in South Carolina, including key changes and legal considerations.
Home Incarceration, Home Detention, and Electronic Monitoring
Learn about home incarceration, home detention, and electronic monitoring in criminal law. Understand the differences and implications for offenders.
We offer legal representation in criminal, DUI, and drug cases, divorce and family law cases, and personal injury cases in Greenville, Spartanburg, Pickens, Laurens, Oconee, Greenwood, and Cherokee Counties.
John D. Newkirk Attorney at Law, LLC represents people in Greenville and throughout the Upstate of South Carolina. The information on this site is not, nor is intended to be, legal advice.
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