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Big changes to SC's gun laws - no permit required for concealed carry or open carry now. Click through for the details.....
03/17/2024

Big changes to SC's gun laws - no permit required for concealed carry or open carry now. Click through for the details...

On March 7, 2024, SC’s governor signed H. 3594 into law, a bill that some are calling a “constitutional carry” law that lifts many of our state’s previous restrictions on carrying fi****ms whether openly or concealed. Where can you carry a gun in SC now, and where is it prohibited? Below, we...

How do you file an appeal after a DUI conviction? The procedure is different depending on what court you are in...
12/12/2023

How do you file an appeal after a DUI conviction? The procedure is different depending on what court you are in...

How do you file a DUI appeal in South Carolina? Sometimes you win a DUI case by getting a dismissal before trial. Other times, you may get an acquittal from a jury at trial. Still other times, you may win when the circuit court or the court of appeals reverses your conviction, and the prosecutor

What is municipal court and how is it different from magistrate court or General Sessions Court?
10/19/2023

What is municipal court and how is it different from magistrate court or General Sessions Court?

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 Court, Conway Municipal Court, S...

SC has passed a new law criminalizing trafficking and possession of fentanyl - what are the penalties and how does the n...
08/10/2023

SC has passed a new law criminalizing trafficking and possession of fentanyl - what are the penalties and how does the new law work?

South Carolina’s New Fentanyl Trafficking Law – Fentanyl Possession – Firearm Possession Aug 10, 2023 | Drug Charges, Legislation South Carolina passed a new fentanyl trafficking law in June of 2023 which includes new crimes and penalties for: Trafficking in fentanyl, Possession of fentanyl, a...

Changes to SC DUI laws in 2023 make ignition interlock devices mandatory for any DUI or DUAC conviction or implied conse...
07/31/2023

Changes to SC DUI laws in 2023 make ignition interlock devices mandatory for any DUI or DUAC conviction or implied consent suspension.

2023 New DUI Laws in SC – Ignition Interlock Device Program Jul 31, 2023 | DUI, Legislation The 2023 legislative session in SC brought some changes to SC DUI law regarding the ignition interlock device (IID) requirements for people who are convicted of DUI or DUAC and for people who have implied c...

A boating safety certificate will be required for many watercraft operators after August 18, 2023.
07/12/2023

A boating safety certificate will be required for many watercraft operators after August 18, 2023.

South Carolina’s New Boating Law (2023) – A Safety Certificate is Now Required Jul 12, 2023 | Boating Accidents, Legislation South Carolina has a new boating law that requires boaters born on or after July 1, 2007, to pass a boating safety course and get a boating safety certificate before opera...

Many crash victims do not realize that psychological injuries like PTSD caused by a car crash are compensable. It's okay...
07/10/2023

Many crash victims do not realize that psychological injuries like PTSD caused by a car crash are compensable. It's okay to ask for help, and you should seek treatment as soon as you experience symptoms of psychological distress.

Psychological Injuries, PTSD, and Car Accidents Jul 10, 2023 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury Psychological injuries like PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), emotional trauma, insomnia, depression, or phobias that are caused by a car crash are often overlooked by plaintiffs when they are seeking...

What is possession with intent to distribute (PWID), and where is the "threshold" between simple possession, PWID, and t...
05/22/2023

What is possession with intent to distribute (PWID), and where is the "threshold" between simple possession, PWID, and trafficking?

Possession with Intent to Distribute Charges (PWID) in SC May 22, 2023 | Drug Charges What does possession with intent to distribute drugs mean in SC? It’s the “next level” of drug charges above possession, and it carries more severe penalties than simple possession charges. But how do they pr...

Roster meetings, pretrial conferences, initial appearances, docket appearances - what are they and which court dates are...
05/12/2023

Roster meetings, pretrial conferences, initial appearances, docket appearances - what are they and which court dates are mandatory for defendants?

What is a Roster Meeting and How Does it Work? May 12, 2023 | Criminal Defense Roster meeting, pretrial conference, roll call, initial appearance, docket appearance, what do they mean? Do I have to attend these “court dates?” Most clients of ours who are charged with a crime will have some type ...

Many of the rules for beach-goers change beginning May 1st through Labor Day - what are the rules for dogs on the beach,...
05/03/2023

Many of the rules for beach-goers change beginning May 1st through Labor Day - what are the rules for dogs on the beach, tents, canopies, alcoholic beverages, and surf fishing?

Myrtle Beach Rules: Seasonal Rules and Year-Round Rules May 3, 2023 | Local News May 1st is the start date for many Myrtle Beach rules that are seasonal. Some of our rules are year-round, while others are only in effect during the crowded summer months at the beach. Below, we will review the rules o...

If you were wondering why you haven't seen any smoke shops in downtown Myrtle Beach, it's because they are banned, and t...
04/27/2023

If you were wondering why you haven't seen any smoke shops in downtown Myrtle Beach, it's because they are banned, and the SC Supreme Court found the ban is constitutional.

The SC Supreme Court Approves Myrtle Beach’s Ban on Smoke Shops in the OBEOD Apr 27, 2023 | Business Law and Litigation, Legislation, Local News In Ani Creation v. City of Myrtle Beach, decided last week, the SC Supreme Court held that Myrtle Beach’s ban on smoke shops in the Ocean Boulevard Ent...

The SC Constitution has an explicit right to privacy that provides greater protection than the Fourth Amendment, and the...
04/21/2023

The SC Constitution has an explicit right to privacy that provides greater protection than the Fourth Amendment, and the SC Supreme Court has relied on it in several recent cases including in the context of warrantless blood draws and abortion rights.

SC’s Constitutional Right to Privacy – DUI Defense and Other Applications 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 Supr...

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