If you meet with our marijuana defense lawyers in Myrtle Beach, Conway, Charleston, or Columbia, S.C. and ask for advice on how to grow marijuana, we will have a simple response for you. It is not yet legal to grow or sell marijuana in South Carolina. Don’t do it. In...
Myrtle Beach Slip and Fall Verdict
A woman who tripped on a rug and fell while volunteering at a Myrtle Beach recreation center Bingo game won a $547,128.93 verdict last month. The court reduced her damages to $300,000 after the trial which is the cap imposed by the South Carolina Tort Claims Act....
When is a Dying Declaration not Hearsay?
Marvin Brown was charged with murder, armed robbery, and possession of a weapon in Charleston, S.C. His arrest and prosecution were primarily based on the victim’s identification of him in a photo line-up at the hospital after the shooting. The victim later died, and,...
South Carolina Domestic Violence Protection in Jeopardy
The S.C. Supreme Court decided a case last week, Doe v. State, that would have the effect of denying protection against domestic violence to thousands of South Carolina citizens. The Court struck portions of South Carolina’s domestic violence statutes as...
Myrtle Beach Drowning Deaths
Did you know that drownings are an ever-present danger in resort areas like Myrtle Beach and Charleston, S.C.? In Myrtle Beach alone, there were at least 13 drownings or missing swimmer incidents last summer. Drownings and swimming accidents don’t just happen on the...
Who is the Best Myrtle Beach Auto Accident Lawyer?
No attorney can say to you that they are the best at what they do. The truth is that there is no single “best” attorney in any area of law. There are many excellent attorneys in Myrtle Beach and throughout South Carolina, and the question that you need to answer is...
The Officer Planted the Drugs on Me…
Clients who are charged with drug crimes will sometimes insist that the police planted the drugs on them or in their car. It is difficult for people to understand that, unless we can prove the drugs were planted, this is a terrible defense that may do more harm than...
Informants in Drug Investigations
In State v. Pradubsri, the South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed a Lexington County defendant’s convictions for trafficking in crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine within the proximity of a school, and unlawful carrying of a pistol....
What’s the Court Process for a DUI in SC?
A traffic stop. A DUI checkpoint. A car accident. However it started, you’re now facing a DUI charge and a long road ahead before the situation is resolved. And one of the scariest parts of this long road? Not knowing what to expect. So if this is your first DUI...
Everything You Need to Know On Trespassing Charges in SC
It’s human nature to want to explore “the other side of the fence.” Perhaps this happened to you. You were curious and didn’t mean any harm. In some cases, unfortunately, your curiosity can lead to legal trouble. If you enter someone else’s private property in South...