why was attorney mark pepper arrested

by Paris Collier 3 min read

Charleston lawyer Mark Peper was arrested early Monday on charges of driving under the influence and possession of cocaine. The 38-year-old defense attorney was pulled over on Savannah Highway shortly before 2 a.m., according to Maj. Eric Watson of the Charleston County Sheriff’s Department.

Mark Peper, a Charleston-area attorney, was charged with possession of cocaine, driving under the influence, and having an open container.

Full Answer

What was Mark Peper arrested for?

Mark Peper, 38, had been jailed Jan. 2 on counts of driving under the influence, cocaine possession and having an open container of alcohol.

What does Peper say about accepting the plea offer?

In a brief statement Tuesday, Peper said, “Accepting the state’s plea offer gives me the ability to take responsibility for my actions and focus solely on personal matters that require immediate attention.”

About Mark

A lifelong Charlstonian, Mark opened The Peper Law Firm in 2005 to provide quality legal services to the citizens of the lowcountry that raised and supported him.

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Mr. Peper kept me and my family informed. He was always available and resourceful. Very knowledgeable as an attorney starting out. I have recommended him many times, as recently, this year 2012. Mr.Peper worked hard to win my case. He prepare you for the expected and unexpected.

Planning for the march

Graham police began communicating with Drumwright to plan this march Oct. 9, Sisk said.

March deemed unlawful

Toward the end of the event, Sisk said, the Sheriff's Office had "interactions with people in the rally that led to people coming out in the streets."

Pepper spray

At his press conference, Drumwright questioned the need for use of force.

Arrests

Graham police arrested eight people Saturday, though the names of those arrested and their charges had not yet been released by midday Sunday. Sisk said five of those arrested were not Alamance County residents, and one was a member of the media.

What's next?

"We need the public to understand we made every effort to coordinate with the planner of this event to make sure that it was successful," Sisk said.

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