What is a stand your ground hearing in SC? In State v. McCarty, decided September 21, 2022, the SC Supreme Court reversed a trial court’s denial of immunity under the SC Protection of Persons and Property Act because the trial court, after hearing the evidence in a...
Lane splitting is not legal in South Carolina. Although it is legal in some states, and many motorcyclists believe it should be legal in all states, in SC it could 1) shut down your possibility of recovering damages after a motorcycle crash and 2) make you liable for...
There are few things more terrifying than when your child is seriously injured in an accident. When that accident is caused by someone else’s negligence, the parents can and should file a lawsuit for their child to recover the damages that their child is entitled to...
Is Coastal Carolina University a safe learning environment for students who are leaving home for the first time and attending college while living in dorms or off-campus housing? What kinds of arrests are made and what are the crime statistics for CCU? The answer...
SC’s implied consent laws will result in a license suspension (and ADSAP requirements) if you: Refuse the breathalyzer test (or a blood test), or Take the breathalyzer test and the result is .15 or greater. What does implied consent mean, though? And what should you...
Minor in possession of alcohol is one of the most common charges picked up by young adults in Myrtle Beach and Conway, SC, whether they are locals, here on vacation, celebrating spring break, or enrolled in school at Coastal Carolina University. It’s a misdemeanor...
When should you sue for breach of contract? If a vendor, customer, or another business has failed to provide the agreed-upon services, goods, or payment, you may have the option of filing a lawsuit for breach of contract – but should you? Below, we will discuss: How...
Whether you are starting a new business or working hard to grow your current business, you may need a business contract lawyer to help you stay legal, enforce your business agreements, and avoid litigation whenever possible. The first step is ensuring that you have...
Will DSS take your children because you smoke marijuana? A lot of people smoke pot in SC - even though it is still a crime here, and law enforcement is likely to treat it like any other illegal drug (you will be arrested and jailed for possession of marijuana in...
Is DUI a felony or a misdemeanor offense in SC? DUI 1st, 2nd, and 3rd offenses are classified as misdemeanors under SC law, but DUI 4th is a felony offense, as is the separate offense of “felony DUI.” In this article, we will look at what makes driving under the...