Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 30, 2017 Having your license suspended in SC is a major set back. From simple trips to the grocery store, to making that long distance drive to visit family--everything becomes a...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 26, 2017 Judges take their dockets very seriously. So when you’re on a judge’s calendar—whether you’re appearing in General Sessions court, magistrate’s court, municipal court, or...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 25, 2017 Most of us have had an encounter with law enforcement at one point or another. For the most common encounters like speeding tickets or parking violations, the police will...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 25, 2017 Imagine rounding the corner at your local supermarket, grocery basket in hand. As you scan the shelves for your favorite breakfast cereal, your foot slips in a puddle of...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 20, 2017 When the president of the United States pardons a prisoner, the story makes big news—which is no surprise, as presidential pardons are rare. But did you know that you can...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 19, 2017 Looking for an attorney to handle your criminal case, your auto accident, or to draft documents for your business? Odds are, you are doing your homework and researching the...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 19, 2017 It’s a fact that most criminal cases result in plea bargains and not trials. As many as 95-97% of cases depending on the jurisdiction. Why? If you believe that 95-97% of...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 18, 2017 Myrtle Beach police sometimes will enter a person’s motel room with the permission of the motel owner or manager but without a search warrant. Is this legal? Although many...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 12, 2017 No one wants to be branded as a criminal for the rest of his or her life. Yet, if you have a criminal record, that’s exactly what can happen. Whether you were convicted of...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 11, 2017 Have you ever wondered what your elected officials and government agents are doing behind closed doors? Did you know that you are entitled to access public records under...