Blog Category | Criminal defense
A possession with intent to distribute (PWID) charge is a felony in Greenville County. For cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, or a Schedule I or II narcotic, it carries up to 15 years and a $25,000 fine on a first offense. The state can build the intent element from weight alone, with...
Drug trafficking is a weight offense, not a proof-of-sale offense. Possessing 10 pounds of marijuana, 10 grams of cocaine, or 4 grams of heroin is enough to bring a trafficking indictment in Greenville County, along with a prison term that the sentencing judge has no authority to shorten. Watson Fowler...
If you are facing felony drug charges, it is natural to wonder whether probation is even an option. Working with our Greenville drug crime attorney at Watson Fowler Attorneys at Law can help you understand what outcomes may be realistic in your specific case and what strategies may reduce the...
If you have been accused of harming a household member, it is critical to understand your legal rights and options. Working with our Greenville domestic violence attorney at Watson Fowler Attorneys at Law can help you navigate these serious allegations and begin building a strong defense. Domestic violence charges in...
You are probably aware that being in possession of hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl can result in criminal charges. But did you know that possession of prescription drugs can also be a crime? This is a fact. When you think of serious drug crimes, you may think...
As criminal defense lawyers in Greenville and Upstate South Carolina, we routinely handle bond hearings (or bail hearings). A bond hearing is usually the first thing that occurs when a person is arrested in South Carolina. After an accused is booked at a jail, a bond judge will hear the...
As Greenville defense attorneys, Joe Watson and Brann Fowler frequently appear at preliminary or “probable cause” hearings for our clients. In the State of South Carolina, anyone arrested for felony charges, as well as for misdemeanor charges, has the right to a preliminary hearing. However, if a hearing is not...
