Failure to Appear in Court in South Carolina
Failure to appear at a required court date in South Carolina can have immediate and severe consequences, and will usually result in a bench warrant being issued the same day. If you have been charged with a crime in South Carolina, you must understand the...
State and Federal Criminal Conspiracy in SC
Whether the charges are in state court or federal court, conspiracy in South Carolina is when two or more people agree to commit a crime. Conspiracy is usually charged along with an underlying offense – the alleged crime that the conspirators are accused of agreeing...
Search & Seizure Laws in South Carolina: What Are My Rights?
What are your rights during a police search in South Carolina? What happens if you do not consent to a search and the police search anyway? In this article, we will cover the basics of search and seizure laws, including a summary of your Fourth Amendment rights...
Can I Date While Getting a Divorce in South Carolina?
Can you date while getting a divorce in South Carolina? Although some websites say, “no – you cannot date while you are separated,” it’s not that simple. Dating while you are getting a divorce can hurt your case, but South Carolina law also allows you to see other...
How Does Child Support Work in South Carolina?
If you are getting a divorce in South Carolina and you have children, one of the concerns in your divorce case will be child support – but how does child support work in South Carolina? Whether you will need to pay child support, whether you will be awarded child...
Final Divorce Hearing South Carolina: What to Expect
What should you expect at your final divorce hearing in an uncontested divorce, and what can you do to make the process go as smoothly as possible? In this article, we will hopefully set your mind at ease by covering the basics of uncontested final divorce hearings,...
Shoplifting and Retail Theft Charges in South Carolina
Did you know that you can be charged with shoplifting in South Carolina for moving merchandise from one part of the store to another or for changing the price tag on a piece of merchandise? Or that South Carolina has a more serious shoplifting charge – “retail theft”...
Criminal Charges for Fraud in South Carolina
Criminal charges for fraud in South Carolina cover a wide range of unlawful conduct involving the taking of money or property from others using deception or trickery. Although there is no single criminal charge called “fraud,” there are many, many South Carolina...
Embezzlement & Breach of Trust in South Carolina
What is embezzlement in South Carolina, and how is it different from charges for breach of trust with fraudulent intent? Each is a specific charge, with specific elements that the state must prove to get a conviction, and they might not mean what you think. Below, we...
What is White Collar Crime in South Carolina?
If you have been charged with a white-collar crime in South Carolina, or if you think you are under investigation, talk to a white-collar criminal defense lawyer immediately – before you talk to police or your employer. Your attorney might be able to: Talk to...
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