Jury trial

If you are in South Carolina and are accused through DSS of child abuse or neglect, a civil proceeding commences through Family Court. This is to...

I have a friend who worked at a prison, an inmate said they had sex but she said that's not true.

The short answer is, yes, your friend can be arrested on only an allegation by a prisoner. While it is unusual if that is all the prosecution has...

How do i get hold of someones criminal background. if they got finger printed and arrested, even if person didn't come to court

You would need to get a SLED criminal background check. These come for a small fee. If you have that and nothing is contained in that report, you...

I was falsely accused of sexual harassment and fired. Employer is giving a negative verification of employment. Now what?

You very possibly could have an actionable case. You should meet with a lawyer to discuss any employment contracts you had, and to evaluate any...

How can i sue my landlords for forcing us to live in unhealthy conditions

The main issue with any landlord / tenant dispute usually comes down to the written lease or whether the living conditions are habitable. In order...

Since both of you are over the age of consent and the difference in age is less than two years, you are within your rights to have consensual sex.

What could happen if you are charged with forgery with no dollar amount ?

Forgery no dollar amount in South Carolina carries 0 - 3 years plus a fine in the discretion of the court. Depending on the criminal history of...

My brother was pulled over for speeding. they notice he had an warrant on him for a indictment that was over a year ago.

First, you will want to clear the issue of the old indictment up. This will take a little more information, and then some research by your lawyer....