Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: July 1, 2016 What often comes to mind when people hear the word “perjury” is someone lying under oath while on the witness stand in a courtroom. But lying under oath is just one form of...
What are the Penalties for DUI in SC?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: May 28, 2016 You’ve found yourself in a rough spot. At the time, you thought you were okay to drive. Maybe you were? But let’s face it, it doesn’t take much alcohol to put you over the...
Disorderly Conduct in South Carolina: Charges, Defenses, and What to Know
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: Oct. 2026 A night out in Myrtle Beach can turn into a serious problem quickly if an argument, loud confrontation, alcohol-related incident, or interaction with police ends with a disorderly...
What Are the Underage Drinking Laws in South Carolina?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: May 26, 2016 Underage drinking laws in South Carolina are strict—and the consequences can follow you long after the night is over. Whether you’re a college student, a parent, or someone...
Burglary Charges in South Carolina: Degrees, Penalties, and Your Options
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last Updated: Oct., 2026 If you’ve been charged with burglary in South Carolina, start with the exact charge on your paperwork. The degree of burglary—and the facts supporting it—can make a substantial...
Shoplifting: Fines, Penalties, Jail Time in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 13, 2016 Whether intentional or unintentional, shoplifting isn’t a so-called "victimless crime." Shop owners are eager to press charges against customers who try to take more than...
What are the Penalties for CSC Charges in SC?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 13, 2016 While there are many different types of sexual crimes, perhaps the biggest is Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC), more commonly known as rape. What pushes a crime...
What does an Attempted Murder Charge mean in SC?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: March 31, 2016 We’ve all seen television crime dramas where someone is charged with attempted murder. You may even have a favorite white knight of a defense attorney who you've seen take...
Heroin: Fines, Penalties, Jail Time in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: March 31, 2016 If you or a loved one has fallen victim to heroin, you know how all-encompassing a heroin addiction can be. Aside from the physical and emotional effects of heroin, you may...
Cocaine Fines, Penalties, Sentencing in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: March 31, 2016 If you’ve been caught by the police with cocaine in your possession, you're about to face a legal battle. Depending on how much cocaine police found in your possession, you...