September 8, 2018 | Criminal Law
This summer, after months of contentious debate, the South Carolina Legislature overrode a veto* by the governor to pass a law allowing more people to have their criminal records expunged. Could a new expungement law help you go back to work? Expungement removes a crime from a person’s record,… read more
June 14, 2018 | Professional License Defense
Your nursing license was earned by hard work, knowledge and dedication. Those same qualities are needed when it comes to protecting your license. You need knowledge and the guiding hand of informed counsel when facing the difficult issues that often come with disciplinary challenges. *If you are… read more
April 30, 2018 | Criminal Law
Most DUI lawyers in Lexington, South Carolina, will have dealt with this one question from their clients at least once in their career: Is it possible for me to expunge my DUI charges ? The answer is both Yes and No. DUI penalty expungement in Lexington, SC can take place, but only if your case has… read more
April 16, 2018 | Criminal Law
DUI tests are routinely administered by police authorities when there is sufficient motive to suspect that somebody is driving under the influence of alcohol. Also known as sobriety tests, these inspections come in two main types: field sobriety tests and chemical tests. The NHTSA or National… read more
December 22, 2017 | Professional License Defense
Depending on your chosen vocation, you may or may not have to obtain a professional license to perform the duties of your job. When you live in Columbia, South Carolina, if your chosen profession requires a professional license, you will be very familiar with the South Carolina Department of Labor,… read more
December 16, 2017 | Professional License Defense
In this day and age, more and more people want to hold someone accountable for everything that goes wrong in their lives. As a result, physicians and other medical professionals are often the target of lawsuits and other legal actions when medical treatments do not end with favorable results. South… read more
October 31, 2017 | Criminal Law
True Defense Law Firm, formerly known as Jeffcoat Criminal Defense Lawyers, is very pleased to announce that attorney J. Taylor Bell has joined the firm. He will practice with the firm. Taylor will concentrate his practice in defense litigation, including criminal defense and professional license… read more
October 15, 2017 | Professional License Defense
Becoming a chiropractor is a long and challenging process. The candidate has to pass many exams and only after successful completion of the Board exams, can they be eligible for licensing in the state. Chiropractors have similar obligations as physicians, dentists, or pharmacists , which come with… read more
August 29, 2017 | Professional License Defense
You spent numerous years in medical school because you have wanted to be a physician since you were a small child. After working hard and graduating at the top of your class, you finally earn your medical degree and license . After serving your time in a local Columbia, South Carolina hospital, you… read more
August 15, 2017 | Criminal Law
We are all human, and humans make mistakes. But there are some mistakes that make a greater impact on our lives than others. In Columbia, South Carolina, it is illegal to possess even a small amount of marijuana. As a matter of fact, according to state and federal laws, marijuana is on the… read more