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My mom died a widow, with no will. She has brothers and sisters and i'm her only child. Who gets her estate?
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Answered on November 02, 2013
You get 100%. This answer is only valid if your mother was a South Carolina resident. If she lived in another state you will need to check into...
Contesting failure to yield left turn ticket? What happens to the points on your license?
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Answered on November 01, 2013
The points are automatically assessed by the DMV if you plead guilty, plead no contest or are found guilty after a trial. Neither the officer or...
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Do I need a public defender if I'm going to take somebody back to court?
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Answered on October 31, 2013
Public defenders only represent poor people who are facing jail time for a criminal arrest. They do not handle any cases like yours. You are...
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SOMEBODY GAVE ME MONEY TO GIVE TO SOMEONE ELSE I ADDED UP KEEPING THE MONEY WITH THE INTENTION OF GIVING IT BACK
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Answered on October 31, 2013
If someone provided you money to give to a third person, and you took it for your own use, then this would be a breach of trust. It is a...
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Can I be denied copies of town budgets and hospitality tax records ? Also recordings of town council meetings?
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Answered on October 31, 2013
The town should not deny you copies of the budgets and tax records. You are entitled to these records pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act....
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Is it legal for a mortage company to call beginning 8:00am-9:00pm,Monday - Sunday, non-stop.
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Answered on October 29, 2013
Those hours comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. This is the main law regulating how debt collectors can contact someone.
If you...
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Can Domestic Violence Charges be dropped if the victim does not show up to court?. This is my first time being in trouble
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Answered on October 29, 2013
Charleston follows the state-wide "no drop" policy with regard to CDV cases. The police\prosecutor will handle your case differently depending on...
I want to give temporary custody to relative in another state. What steps do I need to take in South Carolina?
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Answered on October 28, 2013
The procedure involves filing a case in Family Court and then having all of the proper parties accept service and agree to the court granting...
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Charged with forgery-no dollar amount involved. What can I do?
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Answered on October 25, 2013
There is no statute of limitations for forgery in South Carolina. Even though this happened years ago you can still be prosecuted. The offense must...
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Can I file a certificate of exemption from mediation?
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Answered on October 24, 2013
You'll need to file a motion to have a hearing and allow a judge to decide if you are excused from mediation. You will need very solid grounds, and...