DUI-Related Offenses in SC

DUI-Related Offenses in SC

Most people probably think of DUI as one offense that applies when someone is drinking and driving – if the police think someone was driving a car while they were intoxicated, they will charge the person with driving under the influence (DUI).  Did you know that there...
What is a Stand Your Ground Hearing in SC?

What is a Stand Your Ground Hearing in SC?

What is a stand your ground hearing in SC?  In State v. McCarty, decided September 21, 2022, the SC Supreme Court reversed a trial court’s denial of immunity under the SC Protection of Persons and Property Act because the trial court, after hearing the evidence in a...
Is Lane Splitting Legal in South Carolina?

Is Lane Splitting Legal in South Carolina?

Lane splitting is not legal in South Carolina.  Although it is legal in some states, and many motorcyclists believe it should be legal in all states, in SC it could 1) shut down your possibility of recovering damages after a motorcycle crash and 2) make you liable for...
Can I File a Lawsuit for My Child in SC?

Can I File a Lawsuit for My Child in SC?

There are few things more terrifying than when your child is seriously injured in an accident. When that accident is caused by someone else’s negligence, the parents can and should file a lawsuit for their child to recover the damages that their child is entitled to...