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In this article, we'll discuss: The circumstances that can lead to a charge of resisting arrest in South Carolina The penalties that result from being charged with resisting arrest What a qualified attorney can do for you if you're charged with resisting arrest in SC...

In this post, you'll find: How the restraining order process works Implications of restraining orders The answers to 14 common questions about restraining orders How, where, and when to file a restraining order in South Carolina There is a variety of ways in which...

Maybe you thought giving police a fake ID after being pulled over would save you from an arrest. Or that filing a false police report to get back at your neighbor couldn’t get you in trouble. Giving false information to law enforcement is a crime and could land you in...

Is texting and driving illegal in SC? Good question. Our legal team put together this guide to help you understand what you can and can’t do when driving with a cell phone on board. Here are a few things you will learn in this article: Definition of distracted driving...

In this article, we'll discuss: What a South Carolina restraining order is, including its purpose How to file a restraining order in the state of South Carolina The requirements to file a South Carolina restraining order Filing a restraining order against another...

In this article, you’re going to learn about verbal assault law in South Carolina. The criminal charges and penalties associated with verbal assault crimes 3rd degree assault and battery 2nd degree harassment Threatening the life of a public official Name-calling,...

In this article, you’re going to learn some of the truths and myths about driving under the influence (DUI), in South Carolina. We’ll touch on... Breathalyzer tests Potential penalties, including fines and jail time DUI’s on your criminal record Driver’s license...

Technically, there is no legal limit for DUI in SC, although you can be charged with “driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration” (DUAC) based solely on your blood alcohol content (BAC). Below, we will discuss how blood alcohol content (BAC) works in SC and how it...

Sugar. Blow. Stardust. Nose candy. Cocaine, by any other name, is still an illegal drug. South Carolina is serious about holding accountable anyone who uses, sells or even just possesses cocaine or related paraphernalia. And the penalties are severe. Are you facing a...

In the past 3 school years, more than 1,000 weapons have been confiscated at schools in South Carolina. The vast majority of these weapons were knives. Many parents are attempting to more actively combat the issue of weapons in schools. As a result, schools and law...