What are the Types of Divorce in SC?
There are five types of divorce in South Carolina – you can only get a divorce if you fall into one of those five categories. Each state has its own grounds for divorce – some allow no fault divorces based on irreconcilable differences, while others do not. Some...
What You Need to Know About Administrative Hearings in SC
If you have been arrested for DUI, you may not realize that you will lose important rights if you do not request an administrative hearing within 30 days. If you refused the breathalyzer test or if you took the test and the result was .15% or greater, your license was...
Expungements in South Carolina: What You Need to Know
There is a wide range of minor criminal offenses that are eligible for expungement in South Carolina, including minor drug offenses, magistrate or municipal court offenses, and charges that are dismissed through pretrial diversion programs. What is an expungement? ...
Top 15 Questions About Divorce in SC
Questions about divorce in South Carolina? Whether you are considering separation, or you have been served with divorce papers, you probably have a lot of questions and you may be feeling overwhelmed. Your first step is to consult with an experienced South Carolina...
Stand Your Ground and Self-Defense Law in SC
What are the rules for self-defense in South Carolina, and how does South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground law work? You have a legal right to defend yourself, but the rules for how and when you are permitted to defend yourself can be different from state to state. In...
Where Can You Carry a Concealed Weapon in SC?
The answer depends on whether you have a concealed weapon permit (CWP) or not. A CWP in South Carolina allows you to carry a concealed weapon in most places, although there is a long list of locations that are prohibited. Without a CWP, your options for where you can...
DUI in SC: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & Subsequent Offenses
Charged with DUI in SC? Whether this is your first experience with SC’s criminal justice system, or you’ve been here before, it can be confusing and stressful. People often wonder: Am I going to jail? Will I lose my license? Is this going to be on my criminal record...
Arson Laws in SC
What are the arson laws in South Carolina? Arson is when you set fire to something, right? Hold on – the definitions of arson contained in South Carolina criminal law are a bit more detailed and complex than that. Understanding them – as well as what the State must...
How to Appeal a Felony Conviction
The procedures for appeals in SC are complex and unforgiving – at every stage in the process, there are strict deadlines. If a deadline is missed, your appeal could be dismissed before the appellate court even hears your case, or you could be prohibited from even...
Burglary vs. Robbery in SC: What You Need to Know
Is there a difference between burglary and robbery charges in SC? Burglary and robbery are two separate offenses, with different elements that the state must prove to get a conviction, different penalties, and different defenses that may be available at trial. In...
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