A few days ago, I heard someone joke about streaking while driving. What in the world, I thought. Were they driving while naked? It turns out that they were talking about Snapchat streaks… apparently, if you send a snap to a friend on Snapchat at least once a day, you...
Mitigation in Criminal Cases
Our criminal defense lawyers and office staff at Coastal Law, LLC, have years of experience defending criminal cases in the Myrtle Beach, Conway, Charleston, and Columbia areas and helping our clients to stay out of jail. One key part of every defense is finding and...
Frivolous Lawsuits in South Carolina
In a blistering opinion that will surely become the newest rallying cry for tort-reform advocates, last week the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the lower court’s class certification and approval of a class action settlement involving Subway. Plaintiff’s...
Yes, Police Officers Lie on the Witness Stand
Not all police officers, and not all the time. They lie because they are human, and most humans lie when it is in their self-interest. They lie because they know that courts will accept their lies. They lie because they know there are no consequences, for them, for...
What Happens If I Miss My Trial in SC?
Every criminal defendant has a right to be present at the trial of their case. What happens when the trial begins and they are not there? The trial can go forward without you if the state can prove that you had notice of: 1) The date and time of your trial; and 2) The...
Lawsuit Alleges Obstruction of Justice by Seneca Police
We have successfully handled many possession of marijuana cases in the Myrtle Beach, Conway, Columbia, and Charleston, S.C., areas for our clients. Some are dismissed prior to trial, some are resolved by pre-trial intervention or pleas, and some are resolved by a...
Myrtle Beach and Conway Auto Accident Lawyers
The Horry County area can be one of the most congested in the state. With 8 million+ visitors each year, the roads leading to and from the Myrtle Beach area can become a traffic nightmare. Car wrecks on Highway 501 or the 17 bypass can cause traffic jams that last for...
What Can Go Wrong When Starting a New Business?
Starting a new business can be a bit like skydiving. It’s a time that is exciting, fun, and full of stress and worry. Like skydiving, it also requires careful preparation to ensure that you do not fail… Most people who try skydiving will hire a company that gives them...
Settlements, Set-Offs, and Secrecy
What if more than one person or company is responsible for your injuries in a slip and fall, auto accident, or other personal injury claim? Who pays? A recent case from the South Carolina Court of Appeals, Huck v. Avtex Commercial, discusses many of the common issues...
Can a Police Officer Search My Home Without a Warrant?
Last month, in State v. Dobbins, the South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant’s convictions for manufacturing methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, unlawful disposal of methamphetamine waste, possession of a schedule two...