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...
Can I Drive After a DUI in South Carolina?
Can you drive after a DUI arrest in South Carolina? What about after a DUI conviction? Can you get a temporary or route-restricted driver’s license? Below, we will cover some of the more common situations where a person’s license is suspended because of DUI charges...
DUI Drivers’ License Suspensions in South Carolina
If you are charged with DUI or DUAC in South Carolina, your driver’s license is in jeopardy. Your license can be suspended not only for a DUI conviction, but also for an implied consent violation – refusing to take the breathalyzer or taking it and getting a result of...
How to Get a Divorce in SC
How do you get a divorce in South Carolina? You may be surprised to learn that you couldn’t get a divorce in South Carolina before 1949, and, for decades after that, it was still extremely difficult to get a divorce, and options were limited. Today, it is much easier...
Prior Convictions: What if This is Not My First SC Drug Charge?
If you are charged with a drug crime, and if you have prior convictions for drug offenses, there may be consequences including stiffer penalties – even the possibility of life without parole (LWOP) for some offenses. Below, we will discuss the effect of prior...
Alimony in SC: How It Works
When can you get alimony in a South Carolina divorce? What if you were married for ten years, gave up your job, and raised the children while your spouse pursued their career? Twenty years? Will you have to go to work at a minimum wage, entry-level job now to make...
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