Sep 15, 2026 | CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: Sept. 2026 A common question after a domestic violence arrest is whether the alleged victim can simply tell the court that they no longer want to press charges. In South Carolina, the...
Aug 2, 2026 | Alcohol Laws in SC, Boating Under the Influence BUI, CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, DUI, DUI Accidents, Gun Laws, Juvenile Criminal Defense, Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct, Self Defense Law in SC
Written by Coastal Law, LLCLegally reviewed by Mike Wells, Attorney at LawLast reviewed: September 30, 2026South Carolina law An arrest can be confusing and stressful, especially if you have never dealt with the criminal court system. You may not know when you...
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...
