Legal Separation in South Carolina
How Do You Get a Legal Separation in South Carolina? Technically, you don’t, because there is no such thing as a “legal separation” in South Carolina. You can, however, get a divorce on the grounds that you have been separated for at least one year. You can also file...
Tampering With Evidence in South Carolina
There isn’t a single crime called “evidence tampering” in South Carolina, but there are several crimes that can be charged when someone interferes with the evidence, witnesses, or officials involved in a court case. Depending on the circumstances, a person could be...
Circumstantial Evidence in South Carolina: Everything You Need to Know
What is circumstantial evidence? Most of us have probably said or heard someone say, “That’s just circumstantial evidence. I need to see more.” We might assume that circumstantial evidence isn’t enough to convict a person of a crime, but we would be wrong. Although...
Direct Evidence in South Carolina: Everything You Need to Know
What is “direct” evidence in South Carolina courts? We looked at circumstantial evidence in a previous article, but we also need to understand direct evidence if we want to see the full picture. In this article, we will discuss direct evidence, including: South...
Arrest Warrants in South Carolina
When do police need an arrest warrant to take a person to jail? If you are pulled over for speeding, the police officer will likely “run your license” to see if you have any warrants – if there is an arrest warrant or a bench warrant, they will take you to jail. In...
Sexting Laws in South Carolina
What is “sexting?” Sexting – sharing nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photographs or video clips through text messages – is more common than you may think. Modern romances often begin online – using online dating apps, websites, and social media, and...
Possession, Distributing, Trafficking Drugs in SC
The most common drug charges in South Carolina involve marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl – from simple possession, to possession with intent to distribute, all the way up to trafficking charges. Below, we will discuss the different types of...
Open Container Laws in South Carolina
What are South Carolina’s open container laws? The open container laws at the state level prohibit driving with an open container in your vehicle, while local open container laws across the state prohibit having an open container in public whether or not you are in a...
Dog Bite Laws in South Carolina
What are SC’s dog bite laws? If you were bitten by a dog – or attacked by any domestic animal – you may be able to recover damages for your injuries in accordance with South Carolina dog bite laws. In this article, we will discuss SC’s dog bite laws, including: Strict...
What Are You Entitled to in a Divorce in South Carolina?
If you are considering separation or divorce, you will need to understand how South Carolina divorce laws work and how they might affect your case. South Carolina’s divorce laws provide guidelines – sometimes inflexible guidelines – for when you can get a divorce in...
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