With the summer recreation season quickly approaching, it’s time for all South Carolina drivers to prepare themselves for increased DUI controls on the roadways. To be clear, it’s never acceptable for a person to drink and drive. Operating a vehicle under the...
Like all states in America, South Carolina has laws that are designed to protect people from abuse inflicted by a member of their own household. It’s important to be aware of the details of these laws, not only so you can know your legal rights in the event that...
Under South Carolina law, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher. People who are found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol level that is too high may be fined or imprisoned. Here is the possible penalties...
People who are first-time offenders charged with a non-violent crime may qualify to participate in South Carolina’s Pretrial Intervention Program. The purpose of the program is to deter first-time offenders from committing crimes in the future. Not all first-time...
In South Carolina, the terms probation, parole and pardon are often referenced in criminal cases. Although each term relates to sentencing, they have very different meanings. Parole The Board of Paroles and Pardons can order parole, which allows an offender to be...
Domestic violence includes causing or attempting to cause physical harm to a spouse or former spouse or another household member. In addition to imprisonment, a domestic violence conviction can have serious consequences in a South Carolina divorce case. If an...
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