DUI and Child Endangerment in SC

DUI and Child Endangerment in SC

Seeing the blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror, you put on your blinker and pull over to the side of the road. When the cop comes to the window, he asks for your license and registration, and then, with a very serious expression on his face, he asks, “how...
Wrongful Death Lawsuits in SC

Wrongful Death Lawsuits in SC

Wrongful death lawsuits are among the most emotionally challenging cases that SC lawyers handle.  The purpose of a lawsuit is to make the injured party whole again – a task that is simply impossible when someone’s negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct...
Can I Afford a Car Accident Lawyer?

Can I Afford a Car Accident Lawyer?

Can you afford a car accident lawyer?  Below, we will discuss how you can afford a car accident attorney, including: Why you need an attorney on your case to get paid the full value of your claim,  What your attorney will do for you,  How contingency fees work, and...
What are the Citizen’s Arrest Laws in SC?

What are the Citizen’s Arrest Laws in SC?

SC law allows you to make a citizen’s arrest under certain circumstances, and SC’s citizen’s arrest laws also authorize you to kill a person under certain circumstances after dark.  We see a lot of commentary where people complain about SC’s Stand Your Ground law (the...
Preliminary Hearings in Myrtle Beach and Conway, SC

Preliminary Hearings in Myrtle Beach and Conway, SC

If you are charged with a crime in General Sessions Court in Horry County, SC, you are entitled to a preliminary hearing.  Preliminary hearings can be an important stage in your case where 1) your case could be dismissed for a lack of probable cause or 2) even if your...