In August, I wrote about the Supreme Court’s first opinion in Doe v. State. The SC Supreme Court held that South Carolina’s domestic violence laws, both criminal and civil, discriminate against same-sex couples and violate the Equal Protection Clause: The...
How Does Workers’ Compensation Work in SC?
No one goes to work expecting to be injured, but sometimes accidents happen in the workplace. And unfortunately it happened to you. So, now what? How can you get past this and have a normal, whole life again? Since your injury is work-related, you may be eligible for...
What Could Be The Outcome of My SC DUI Case?
As you step through the double glass doors at the front of the jail, you squint as the morning sun explodes in your vision. It’s been a long night. You had a couple of drinks at the bar with your friends, and on the way home an officer pulled you over. You did not use...
Do I Have a Right to Counsel in SC Magistrate Courts?
Everyone knows that you have a right to an attorney if you are charged with a crime. If you can’t afford one, an attorney will be appointed to you. We hear it on television all the time, as police officers read Miranda rights to suspects. The Constitution...
Why is South Carolina’s Drinking Age 21? It’s About Federal Highway Funding.
In all 50 states, it is illegal to drink if you are under the age of 21. Why? Did all 50 states somehow come to the same conclusion that 21 is the magic number and anyone younger than 21 cannot handle alcohol consumption? Wisconsin is considering lowering their...
8 Things You Should Know About DUI in SC
A DUI arrest can happen to anyone - we have seen doctors, lawyers, preachers, judges, school teachers, and just about every kind of person from every walk of life charged with DUI in SC. Being arrested and charged with DUI can be a traumatic experience for anyone, but...
What Are The Consequences of a DUI in SC?
The consequences for a DUI conviction in SC can be serious. In most cases a DUI conviction is a misdemeanor, but because it’s considered a traffic offense under South Carolina Law, it can never be expunged. That means it will remain on your record for the rest of your...
5 Common Myths About DUI Charges in SC
Every day, people get drunk, get into their cars, and drive. Some of them are pulled over, arrested, and charged with DUI in SC. For years, the SC Highway Patrol, along with advocacy groups like MADD, have waged a campaign of disinformation with television ads and...
Common Types of Personal Injury Cases in SC
When you think of personal injury claims, chances are you think of the usual cases: car accidents or slip and fall accidents in a supermarket. While it’s true that these are common personal injury claims in SC, there are many different types of situations that lead to...
Traffic Tickets & Violations in SC: Everything You Need to Know
We’ve all been there at some point—pulled over on the side of the road, nervously waiting for the officer to appear at the car window, blue lights flashing in the rearview mirror. Getting a traffic ticket may not seem like a big deal… until it happens to you. Now you...