Cursing at a cop is protected speech. The United States Supreme Court and the South Carolina Supreme Court have made that clear for decades in a line of cases that arguably begins in 1942 when the US Supreme Court outlined the “fighting words exception” to First...
The SC hemp industry has grown from no hemp farms to around 3300 acres of hemp farms this year. What’s behind the sudden boom in hemp farming and hemp products? Although many hemp farmers are cashing in on the increasing popularity of CBD oil products, hemp is a...
Is it legal to shoot guns in Horry County? What about in the city limits of Myrtle Beach, SC? Are there local gun laws for Horry County or Myrtle Beach? Maybe you own a gun and were thinking about target practice in the backyard or maybe your neighbor is engaging in...
At what age are juveniles tried as adults in SC? A new law will change the age from 17 to 18 beginning July 1 of this year. What does that mean for children charged with minor offenses in SC? What about when they are charged with more serious offenses? As of today,...
In light of what appears to be increasing anti-immigrant sentiment on the part of the US government, many legal immigrants may be wondering what types of minor offenses can result in deportation – for example, can you be deported for marijuana possession? As more US...
Is domestic violence a deportable offense? What if the prosecutor “reduces” the charge to simple assault? Lawful permanent residents and temporary non-immigrant visa holders are subject to deportation and removal from the United States if they are convicted of certain...
What crimes make you deportable? If you are a non-citizen who has been convicted of a crime in the United States, you may be subject to deportation. Not all crimes make you deportable, but many do. Determining whether your conviction will cause you to be deported can...
Is domestic violence a felony in SC? There are five domestic violence-related offenses in SC – some of them are classified as felonies while others are classified as misdemeanors. Regardless of the classification, domestic violence is a serious charge in SC that has...
Who is liable in a motorcycle accident? I’ve heard people say that a motorcycle rider should be liable in a motorcycle accident simply because they are on a motorcycle – motorcycles are inherently dangerous, and anyone who rides one should be liable for their own...
Jet ski accidents in Myrtle Beach are more common than you might think. Locals and tourists enjoy a day on the water on the Intracoastal Waterway, Waccamaw River, or in the ocean, and jet ski rentals are available at all the nicest spots. If you are careless or...