As Mr. Reese explained, DUI and DUAC charges in South Carolina are virtually IDENTICAL. The only difference is the element of "impairment." All the...

If a girl 17 and the boy is 19 can he go to jail if they have sexual contact?

The age of consent in South Carolina is 16. However, as Jennifer indicated, "consent," in and of itself, is not the end of the inquiry. Your facts...

I was rear-ended in Augusta, Ga, but was ticketed for improper lane change. Got a ticket for improper lane change, any advice?

Your best bet is to hire an attorney. Through proper representation the ticket can be dropped in its entirety, it can be re-written by the issuing...

Should I consult with a criminal attorney?

YES! You should definitely hire an attorney. Based on the facts given in your question, there is an obvious discrepancy in what's going on with...

Company fired me because I took prescribed meds off clock and tested positive.

Technically, South Carolina is an "at-will" employment state. What this means is that an employer can terminate a person for virtually ANY reason ...

I own a Mobil home in a Mobil home park and would just like to sign it over to the park is this legal

I agree with Mr. Sevick's answer. There is absolutely nothing preventing you from signing your home over to the Park. A transfer such as this is no...

I have a Minor Under the Influence and Public Intoxication charge can I ask for an Alcohol Education Program

The Alcohol Education Program ("AEP") is always a good option if you've never done it before, but when I handle cases for clients, I try to keep...

In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where I practice, I deal with this situation on a daily basis. Since Myrtle Beach is a tourist town almost ALL of...

The distinction between 17 and 18 years of age is somewhat of a "gray area" under South Carolina law when it comes to whether or not you can move...

If a 16 year old is pregnant and she gives birth to her child can she move out without being emancipated?

In South Carolina, pregnancy has nothing to do with whether or not you are considered a "child" under the law. In South Carolina, you are...