What is a Lesser Included Offense?
What is a lesser included offense? Sometimes, a person will plead guilty to a lesser included offense, or a jury will find a person guilty of a lesser included offense instead of the more serious offenses presented at trial. But what qualifies as a lesser included... read more
Billion Dollar Verdict in Drunk Driving Accident Case
Last week, a North Dakota jury awarded a greater than one billion dollar verdict to a survivor and the families of two drunk driving accident victims. That sounds like a record verdict – it’s not, but it’s close. Have there been other billion-dollar verdicts in the... read more
Is Social Media Evidence Admissible in SC Courts?
Is social media evidence admissible in SC courts? If you have a civil or criminal case pending in SC courts, your social media posts, pictures, and comments might come back to haunt you… Your Facebook, Twitter, or other social media account may be filled with happy... read more
What is a DUI Per Se in SC?
What is a DUI Per Se in SC? Another name for DUI per se in SC is “driving under an unlawful alcohol concentration,” or DUAC. DUI per se means that, if your blood alcohol content is greater than .08, you can be found guilty of DUAC. The penalties are the same as... read more
How is a Motorcycle Accident Case Different?
Is a motorcycle case different than an auto accident case? Both types of cases are based on negligence, and the issues will include proof of liability, proof of damages, and whether there is comparative negligence that would reduce your recovery. But there are some... read more
Is Possession of Paraphernalia in SC a Crime?
Possession of paraphernalia in SC is not a criminal offense – it is a civil violation only and the conviction should not go on a person’s criminal record. Although it is not a criminal offense, it is often charged along with drug crimes like possession or... read more
Civil Asset Forfeiture in SC – Policing for Profit
What is civil asset forfeiture in SC? Ask a law enforcement officer or prosecutor and they will tell you that it is an invaluable tool in the war on drugs. Take a drug dealer’s money, vehicles, and stash houses, and you put them out of business. Confiscate 1) the... read more
What is the Procedure for a Speeding Ticket in Horry County, SC?
What is the procedure for a speeding ticket in Horry County? Whether you live in the Myrtle Beach area or are just passing through, the last thing you want to see is blue lights in your rearview mirror – now you have an upcoming court date, you may lose points on... read more
Best Buy Delivery Driver Murders 75-Year-Old Customer
A family in Boca Raton, Florida, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after a Best Buy delivery driver allegedly murdered a 75-year-old woman while delivering appliances to her house. The family filed suit against two delivery drivers, Best Buy, the delivery company JB... read more
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally 2019
Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally 2019 is Here The Myrtle Beach Bike Week Fall Rally 2019 is here – it began Monday and lasts through Sunday, October 6, 2019. Free from the drama that has plagued the Harley Davidson and Black Bike Week rallies in the springtime,... read moreMyrtle Beach
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