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State v. Jeroid Price – Can an Inmate Get a Super-Secret Sentence Reduction Without a Hearing in South Carolina?

Earlier this year, Jeroid Price was in the news because, according to media reports, he had been released from his incarceration for murder in a secret backroom deal between a defense attorney and Columbia, SC, Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor Byron E. Gipson. No hearing, no…

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How Do You Subpoena a Witness to Trial in South Carolina?

How do you subpoena a witness to trial or subpoena a witness to court in South Carolina? The answer depends on which court your case is in, whether you have an attorney, and where the witness lives, among other things. In this article, we will…

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Motorcycle Deaths in South Carolina – Myrtle Beach, SC Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

South Carolina has the country’s eighth-highest rate of motorcycle deaths, according to a study using data from 2021. In 2021, there were 5636 motorcycle deaths nationwide, and Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri have the highest rates of motorcycle fatalities. According to the SC Department of Public…

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What Happens if an Employee Dies Before Receiving Their Workers’ Comp Settlement Check?

What happens if an employee dies from unrelated causes before receiving their settlement check? If the matter has been decided and an agreement has been signed, the insurance company most likely must still pay the proceeds to the deceased employee’s family, even if an Agreement…

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Repetitive Motion Injuries are Covered by Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina

Repetitive motion injuries are common on-the-job injuries that are covered by workers’ comp insurance in South Carolina. In most cases, workers’ comp coverage is limited to 1) injuries caused by an accident 2) while on the job, and accident implies a single traumatic event. Repetitive…

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2023 How Much Does a DUI Cost in South Carolina?

Driving under the influence (DUI) penalties in South Carolina are serious and can have significant financial consequences. In addition to straightforward fines, there are court costs, assessment fees, and legal representation costs. The financial impact of a DUI can harm more in your life, including…

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Pet Custody: Who Gets the Pet in a Divorce in South Carolina?

Who gets the family pet in a divorce in South Carolina? Are there “pet custody” rules? Does Fido get to go with the parent who treats him the best, gives him treats, and takes him on walks every night? With the kids who love him…

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2023 How Much Does a Divorce Cost in South Carolina?

Getting a divorce is a significant emotional and financial decision. Although finances may or may not be a priority when making this important and life-changing decision, it is important to plan for the cost of divorce. When you understand the various costs of a South…

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Fast Food Drive-Through Accidents: Who is at Fault?

Drive-through accidents and car wrecks in the parking lots of fast food restaurants are more common than you might think. Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Chik-Fil-A, Burger King, Sonic, Taco Bell, or any of the popular fast food restaurants in Myrtle Beach have high-traffic parking areas and a…

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Fentanyl Trafficking in South Carolina – Penalties for Fentanyl Possession and Fentanyl Trafficking

The governor “ceremonially signed” a new fentanyl trafficking law in SC last week that criminalizes 1) possession of more than two grains of fentanyl, 2) trafficking in fentanyl, and 3) possession of a firearm by convicted drug offenders. The governor ceremonially signed the bill because…

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