4701 Oleander Drive, Suite A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4701 Oleander Drive, Suite A
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Several appellate opinions this year have involved defendants who were forced to wear handcuffs, shackles, or prison jumpsuits in front of jurors at their trials. In the last case we blogged about, the SC Supreme Court noted that handcuffs in front of the jury are…
Can you be forced to wear shackles, handcuffs, or an orange jumpsuit in front of your jury at trial? You would think the answer is a loud and consistent, “No.” How can a defendant get a fair trial when the state has dressed them in…
Though it happens every day, a DUI is a serious crime in South Carolina. Most people know about the crime, but they aren’t sure what to do after a traffic stop and field sobriety test. It’s important to remain collected when dealing with a DUI…
It seems like every time you turn on the news or pick up a newspaper, you hear about a car accident. Auto accidents are common across the country, but sometimes, it can be difficult to know just how frequent they really are and how much…
What are the rules for when you can start a new job after receiving workers' compensation benefits in SC? Will you lose your benefits if you switch jobs? In this article, we will discuss what happens if you change to a new job while receiving…
If you are going through a divorce or considering divorce, you probably have questions. And there are many helpful divorce blogs out there that may help you find answers. Our SC divorce blog discusses legal issues in SC divorces, focusing on common questions like how…
Driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal throughout the United States, and each state upholds different statutes pertaining to this offense and associated penalties. In this state, prosecutors pursue convictions in DUI cases very aggressively, and the penalties for any DUI can negatively impact the…
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a serious criminal offense under state law, and a defendant convicted of this offense can face a wide range of immediate and long-term penalties. Like most other criminal offenses, it is possible for a DUI…
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…
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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