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...
Nov 21, 2017 | CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense
In August, I wrote about the Supreme Court’s first opinion in Doe v. State. The SC Supreme Court held that South Carolina’s domestic violence laws, both criminal and civil, discriminate against same-sex couples and violate the Equal Protection Clause: The...
Aug 7, 2017 | CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, South Carolina Appellate Opinions
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...
