Watson Fowler Legal Blog

By Watson Fowler February 15, 2026
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...
By Watson Fowler October 20, 2017
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...
By Watson Fowler October 19, 2017
In the State of South Carolina, a Power of Attorney (“POA”) is a legal document that conveys to another written authority to assist you, either immediately or upon a future condition, regarding financial decisions while you are alive. The person appointed powers under a Power of Attorney is called an...
By Watson Fowler October 18, 2017
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...