Feb 12, 2021 | Alcohol Laws in SC, DUI
Alcohol laws in SC cover a broad range of situations – use of alcohol while driving, use of alcohol while boating, alcohol sales, underage drinking and possession of alcohol, and SC liquor laws are some of the most common. Although there are common themes, alcohol...
Feb 8, 2021 | Auto Accidents
Can parents be sued for a teen driver’s auto accident? It’s an exciting time when a teenager is learning how to drive – they are counting down the days until they can get their driver’s permit, practicing driving with their learner’s permit, and then, finally, they...
Jan 30, 2021 | Auto Accidents
Of all the crashes that happen on SC highways, wrong way accidents can be among the most catastrophic. They are even more terrifying because they can happen at high speeds and because they are unexpected. In a moment, with no warning, a reckless or drunk driver can...
Jan 19, 2021 | Fourth Amendment
When do police have probable cause to search a cell phone? In 2014, the US Supreme Court announced that a warrant is required to search a cell phone – police cannot seize your phone and search it “incident to arrest.” Then, the SC Supreme Court said, “So what?” in...
Jan 7, 2021 | Business Law and Litigation
How do you file a mechanic’s lien, foreclose a mechanic’s lien, and get paid for your work if you are a contractor or subcontractor in SC? First, contact an attorney who can help you to negotiate detailed written contracts for all work that you or your company will...