I do not know what time frame the rules specify for arraignment and bond without looking it up. 60 days is too long. There are certain cirimes,...

Spanking and abuse

Your question is a question that I have discussed on many occasions with other attorneys and on occasion DSS caseworkers. It does not take much of...

Do I have a case to file suits?

For a malpractice case, you need three things: 1) An opinion from a doctor that the doctors’ or nurses’ conduct fell below the ordinary standard of...

If I reported a robbery in SC and found out that someone I know perpetrated the crime do I have the right not to press charges?

The short answer is, yes, the police can press charges even if you do not want to. The term "press charges" is not really a legal term in the...

Can you obtain a court appointed atty or public defender for a magistrate court charge in which a jury trial has been requested?

In some counties you can. Until several years ago, virually no counties provided Public Defenders fo Magistrate Court criminal cases. However,...

Attorneys are barred by ethical rules from giving advances on settlements. However, some do give small advances nontheless. Thre are alos...

My husband was accused of assault by threatening, the victim now wants to drop the charges, what can be done?

If the victim signed the warrant (we call this an individual or citizen warrant), then the case should be dropped at thepreliminary hearing if the...

How do I get a motion to compel heard by the magistrate court?

If your case is in South Carolina, differenct magistrates scheule hearings differently. I would call the magistrates Office and ask what you need...

I would have to read the record to be sure, but it sounds like a paternity case was filed and the court determined that the alleged father in the...

How do I answer a "quiet title" summons when I can't afford an attorney and don't qualify for legal aid?

If you qualify financially for legal aid, but they just would not take the case, call the SC Bar and ask for the Pro Bon Program. You may qualify...