Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 24, 2019 What is an Alford plea? An Alford plea may be an option when: A person is charged with a crime that they did not commit, refuse to admit they committed, or can’t remember...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 17, 2019 How do police bust marijuana grow rooms? Marijuana is illegal in South Carolina – possession of marijuana, distribution of marijuana, and, obviously, growing marijuana will...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 17, 2019 Can I sue if there is glass in my food at a restaurant? A woman was eating her meal at the North Myrtle Beach Outback restaurant when she says she bit into her sweet potato...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 10, 2019 Myrtle Beach City Council is going to ban the opening of any new smoke shops in Myrtle Beach or vape stores in city limits. Presumably, the ban will be lifted after “city...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 9, 2019 What is the SC DUI-E bill? It is a proposed SC law called the “Driving Under the Influence of an Electronic Device” bill that was unsuccessfully proposed last year and has...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 3, 2019 After a DUI arrest, a night in jail, and an early morning bond hearing, you’ve made it home, exhausted and stressed to the max. One of the first questions you may have is,...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 3, 2019 If you understand the consequences of a DUI conviction and implied consent suspensions, you understand why you need a DUI defense attorney on your case as soon as possible....
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: December 21, 2018 According to police, a taxi driver hit a pedestrian in Myrtle Beach, left the scene, and was later arrested by Myrtle Beach police. The driver was apparently nabbed by...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: December 21, 2018 The US Senate and House have passed a compromise version of the 2018 Farm Bill – a comprehensive $867 billion bill that addresses many of the critical issues facing...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: December 10, 2018 Finding the right attorney can be a stressful process. You may be asking yourself how do I know who is best equipped to handle my problem? Am I making the right decision?...