Criminal Defense

Did you know that failing to return rental property such as a car rental could be considered a crime in South Carolina? Two scenarios where it is a crime in South Carolina are: (1) if you willfully...

Hi, I’m Richard Waring and I’m a criminal defense attorney in Charleston, SC. Ok, so you’ve been served with a subpoena to show up for court and testify at a criminal defendant’s trial. But, you...

Hi, I’m Richard Waring, and I’m a criminal defense attorney in Charleston, SC. Maybe you’ve been charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana or cocaine, robbery, or some other crime...

Hi, I’m Richard Waring and I’m a criminal defense attorney in Charleston, SC. Maybe you’ve gotten into a bad situation by being with another person or persons who have committed a crime, and you’re...

Hi, I’m Richard Waring, and I’m a criminal defense attorney in Charleston, SC. If you’ve been charged with a DUI, possession of marijuana or cocaine, trafficking, burglary, or some other crime,...

Here’s a quick overview of South Carolina state courts: South Carolina Supreme Court: -South Carolina’s highest state court. -Exclusive jurisdiction over certain appeals (e.g. death penalty)....

Hi, I’m Richard Waring, and I’m a criminal defense attorney in Charleston, SC. If you’ve been charged with a DUI, possession of marijuana or cocaine, possession with intent to distribute, burglary,...

Whether you’re a defendant, family member, or another supporter of a defendant, here are 5 tips to keep in mind when attending virtual court: 1. Be on time. Whether you are signing on to virtual...

Hi, I’m Richard Waring and I’m a criminal defense attorney in Charleston, SC. If you’ve been charged with a DUI, possession of marijuana or cocaine, burglary, trafficking, or some other crime, you...

If you’re arrested for DUI, possession of marijuana or cocaine, or possession with intent to distribute (PWID), or some other crime, and you are read your Miranda rights, it’s important to actually...