Monthly Archives: January 2020
IS HOME DETENTION A POSSIBILITY IN SC?
If you are found guilty or plead guilty to a crime in SC, is home detention a possibility? If a person is convicted of a crime, but they have no prior record and their circumstances make it clear they are not likely to re-offend, what…
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT A DIVORCE? CAN MY ATTORNEY STOP IT?
Although many couples who become separated and are considering divorce have mutually agreed that divorce may be necessary, what happens if you don’t want a divorce? There may be many reasons why a person does not want a divorce despite their spouse’s insistence – your…
WHAT CAN I INCLUDE IN MY ESTATE PLAN?
Many people view estate planning as a daunting task. Whether you aren’t sure where to start or you’re put off by the prospect of confronting your own mortality, you may share those same sentiments. But tackling your estate plan doesn’t have to be scary or…
Uber accident lawyers in myrtle beach, sc
How can an Uber accident lawyer help to recover damages after an auto accident involving a rideshare driver? If I’m an Uber passenger and the driver crashes, will Uber pay for my damages? What if I’m not an Uber passenger, but an Uber or Lyft…
IS AN EMPLOYER ENTITLED TO A SET-OFF FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR A PRIOR INJURY?
What happens if you are compensated for a permanent and total disability, eventually return to work, and then suffer another injury that results in permanent and total disability? Can you receive workers’ compensation benefits for more than one injury? You can receive workers’ compensation benefits for more…
SC APPELLATE COURTS ALLOW BOLSTERING IN CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CASES – AS LONG AS IT’S NOT OBVIOUS…
In State v. Chappell, decided December 31, 2019, the SC Court of Appeals reversed convictions for first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and lewd act upon a child based on the state’s expert’s testimony that bolstered the child’s credibility. It’s a recurring theme in…