Apr 27, 2023 | Business Law and Litigation, Legislation, Local News
In Ani Creation v. City of Myrtle Beach, decided last week, the SC Supreme Court held that Myrtle Beach’s ban on smoke shops in the Ocean Boulevard Entertainment Overlay District (OBEOD) is constitutional – stores that sell CBD or vape products are no longer welcome...
Apr 21, 2023 | DUI, Fourth Amendment
Did you know that, unlike the federal Bill of Rights, the South Carolina Constitution has an explicit right to privacy? Our constitutional right to privacy has been cited by the SC Supreme Court as providing greater protections than the Fourth Amendment in the...
Apr 5, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Insurance, Personal Injury
In USAA Casualty v. Rafferty, the SC Supreme Court answered a certified question from the US District Court, holding that insurance companies cannot limit underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage to vehicles defined as “covered autos.” In a companion case from SC state...
Mar 22, 2023 | Drug Charges, Marijuana Prohibition
Constructive possession is a “legal fiction” that allows the state to convict a person of drug “possession” when they did not actually “possess” the drugs… How does that work? Below, we will explain how constructive possession works in South Carolina, including: The...
Feb 28, 2023 | Drug Charges, Marijuana Prohibition
What does “simple possession” mean in SC? Most people know that “simple possession” means getting charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, but how much marijuana is “simple possession?” And what happens if you are charged with more than that...
Jan 13, 2023 | Probate and Estates
Do you need a probate attorney? When your parent, spouse, or other loved one has passed away, and you find yourself in charge of handling their estate as executor or personal representative, it is overwhelming. I’ve been there, and I know. Your probate lawyer at...
Jan 6, 2023 | Probate and Estates
What is a healthcare power of attorney and why do you need one? A power of attorney is a legal document that allows another person to make important decisions on your behalf. There are different types of powers of attorney used for different purposes depending on...
Dec 15, 2022 | Probate and Estates
A durable power of attorney, sometimes referred to as a “financial power of attorney,” is when a principal gives authority to an agent to handle their affairs including their financial affairs. Powers of attorney are not just for the elderly, although they can be...
Dec 5, 2022 | CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense
What’s the difference between the degrees of domestic violence charges in SC? Whether it is misdemeanor third-degree domestic violence or the more serious allegations of domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature (DVHAN), the mere accusation can have serious...
