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Greenville, South Carolina  – Baldwin Law, LLC proudly announces that Erika Baldwin, the firm’s principal attorney, has been awarded the prestigious Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for 2024 by the National Academy of Criminal

In criminal defense cases, expert witnesses can be a game changer. They can provide crucial information that can sway the jury and even decide the case. These experts bring specialized knowledge to the courtroom to

Plea bargains are a big part of the criminal justice system, a way to resolve your case without a full trial. These agreements are between you and the prosecutor and often involve pleading guilty to

The criminal justice system can be overwhelming and when it comes to understanding your rights during a police encounter it can be even more daunting. One of the most important protections for someone in custody

Self-defense is a constitutional right but understanding the laws of self-defense in South Carolina can be the difference between being justified and not. In South Carolina, we have the Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine

When you or a loved one gets arrested by the cops it can be a stressful and confusing time. One of the biggest questions in a criminal case is often, “How long can they hold

Pretrial intervention is a new approach in the criminal justice system that offers an alternative to traditional prosecution for first-time offenders on nonviolent charges. Instead of going through the traditional court process and penalties, eligible

Felony conspiracy charges are the most serious and complicated of all criminal charges, involving multiple people, intent and often severe penalties. Conspiracy law encompasses agreements between two or more individuals to commit unlawful acts, and

South Carolina doesn’t have mandatory sentencing guidelines so judges have a lot of discretion in sentencing. While this allows for sentences to be tailored to the individual case, it also introduces uncertainty into the criminal

Implied consent laws are a big part of DUI laws in South Carolina. By driving on public roads you consent to submit to chemical tests to determine your BAC or the presence of drugs if

There are multiple degrees of burglary charges in South Carolina: first degree burglary, second degree burglary, and third degree burglary. The degrees come with their legal distinctions, and it may be confusing to decipher what

The preliminary hearing process can be confusing, but it’s crucial for defendants in a criminal case to understand the ins and outs. Preliminary hearings determine if there is enough evidence to hold a defendant for