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...
If you have been in an auto accident in the Myrtle Beach area, you may be wondering how to find the best car accident lawyer in the area to handle your case. Especially if you have never retained an attorney before, you may – understandably – be nervous about an...
What should you do if you are in Myrtle Beach for vacation and you are in a car accident? What should you do if you are in a car accident anywhere out of state? A car wreck is bad enough – stress, time away from work, medical bills, recovering from injuries, or even...
What happens if the arresting officer doesn’t read Miranda rights during a DUI arrest? The law says that 1) the arresting officer must make a complete video of the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, and the arrest, and the video must “show” the officer reading...
If you have been charged with a crime in SC, you may be feeling overwhelmed – confused, frightened, angry, or just lost. What should you do? First, get a criminal defense lawyer on your case who can, hopefully, get your case dismissed, win your case at trial, or help...
Where do you find SC car accident statistics? According to the SC Department of Public Safety’s most recent Traffic Collision Fact Book, there were 1006 traffic fatalities, 141,096 total collisions, 165 pedestrian deaths, and 27 bicyclist fatalities in SC in 2019. ...