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...
Aug 26, 2025 | Alcohol Laws in SC, DUI, DUI Accidents, Legislation
If you’ve been following DUI laws in South Carolina over the past few years, you know they’ve been getting tougher. One of the biggest changes came with the expansion of the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Program, and in 2025, it’s more important than ever to...
Apr 28, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI, DUI Accidents
A DUI arrest or conviction in South Carolina can do far more than cause legal headaches — it can jeopardize your employment and professional future. Whether you are currently employed or seeking a new job, a DUI charge can carry significant consequences that extend...
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...
Apr 21, 2023 | DUI, Fourth Amendment
Did you know that, unlike the federal Bill of Rights, the South Carolina Constitution has an explicit right to privacy? Our constitutional right to privacy has been cited by the SC Supreme Court as providing greater protections than the Fourth Amendment in the...
