Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 1, 2017 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...
What’s the Court Process for a DUI in SC?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: December 24, 2016 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...
Everything You Need to Know On Trespassing Charges in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: November 18, 2016 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,...
18 Questions On Petit Larceny & Grand Larceny Charges in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: November 9, 2016 Whether you took a sweater from a store like Walmart or Target, a piece of jewelry from a friend, or a lipstick from Walgreens, you could face a charge of petit larceny or...
18 Questions About Burglary Charges in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: November 6, 2016 When shown in Hollywood movies, burglary seems like a glamorous crime. Well-dressed men and women with underground criminal connections coordinate to pull off heists of...
Charges for “Hit and Run”in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: November 6, 2016 You’re driving home late at night, eager to get into bed. Then suddenly, you’re in an accident. You’re not sure whether you closed your eyes for a minute, or maybe just...
Top 12 Weird DUI Laws From Around the World
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: November 2, 2016 When you hear the term “DUI,” your mind probably jumps to images of drunk drivers or cops running field sobriety tests. That reaction is pretty typical, considering that...
18 Questions About Bail Bonds & Bond Hearings in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 28, 2016 Remember playing the game Monopoly as a kid? Drawing a card from the “chance” pile could get you sent to jail. Logically, another could get you out of jail for free. Of...
Top 10 Questions About Worker’s Compensation Cases
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 28, 2016 Missing work due to an illness or injury is never part of anyone’s plan. You might be worried that you’ll run out of sick days. Worse, if your employer doesn’t provide paid...
15 Questions About Misdemeanor and Felony Charges in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: July 1, 2016 Some people have the notion that a “criminal” is somehow different from a normal law-abiding citizen. In reality, those who have been charged or convicted of breaking the law...