Sep 15, 2025 | CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense
Domestic violence charges in South Carolina are divided into several degrees, each carrying its own set of fines, penalties, and potential jail time. Whether it’s Domestic Violence 3rd Degree, 2nd Degree, 1st Degree, or Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated...
Oct 19, 2023 | CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI, Traffic Tickets
SC’s municipal courts, or city courts, decide “minor” criminal cases based on events that take place within city limits. In Horry County, SC, we routinely handle cases in the municipal courts including: Myrtle Beach Municipal Court, North Myrtle Beach Municipal...
Oct 22, 2020 | CDV Domestic Violence
What does “primary aggressor” mean in a SC domestic violence case? Suppose your husband has been drinking, he starts an argument with you, he knocks you down and you can’t get up, so you start punching him until he lets you up? The neighbors hear the ruckus and call...
Jun 4, 2019 | CDV Domestic Violence
Is domestic violence a felony in SC? There are five domestic violence-related offenses in SC – some of them are classified as felonies while others are classified as misdemeanors. Regardless of the classification, domestic violence is a serious charge in SC that has...
May 18, 2018 | CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense
Every so often, people ask me: What is the difference between “domestic violence” and “criminal domestic violence” in South Carolina? There is no difference. The “criminal” was dropped from the charge when SC lawmakers passed a new...
Dec 20, 2017 | CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense
The Family Justice Center of Georgetown and Horry Counties runs a domestic violence shelter, but there are apparently no beds available in Myrtle Beach or Horry County. Although more than 60% of their clients are from Horry County, they must travel to the Center’s...
