Mar 16, 2016 | Criminal Law
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...
Mar 16, 2016 | Criminal Law
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...
Mar 16, 2016 | Criminal Law
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...
Mar 16, 2016 | Estate Planning
There are a lot of misconceptions about what happens if you die without a Will. Many people think the state will take your property. While this can and does happen in rare instances, the state has a system for passing your assets to your next-of-kin. This system is...
Mar 16, 2016 | Estate Planning
An increasingly popular way of handling probate issues is to create a living trust. A living trust helps bypass probate proceedings in court and can also help mitigate tax liability. There are two types of living trusts: revocable and irrevocable. A revocable trust...
Mar 16, 2016 | Criminal Law, DUI Defense
“Because Your Future Deserves a Defense” A ballot initiative has been proposed in California that could potentially lower the drinking age. In California, a proposed law is written as a “ballot initiative” and is submitted to the Attorney General. The...
Mar 16, 2016 | Criminal Law, DUI Defense
Judge, law, lawyer and Justice concept with a close-up 3d rendering of a gavel on a wooden desktop with dark red-brown background. Domestic violence is one of the most serious criminal charges. The negative stigma and financial penalties associated with domestic...
Mar 16, 2016 | Criminal Law
As attitudes about cannabis consumption loosen across the United States, criminal penalties for possessing illegal substances are also becoming less strict. It is difficult to keep up with all the recent changes in legislation. Let’s take a look at what the penalties...
Mar 16, 2016 | Estate Planning
Failing to plan is planning to fail. While death is an unpleasant subject, it is important to have a plan for your assets after you pass away. Many people wonder if they really need a will and what will happen if they die without one. If you die without a will, your...
Mar 16, 2016 | Estate Planning
When it comes to preparing for the end of your life, there are many important questions. It is a time to decide who will manage everything you have spent your whole life working for. What will happen with your finances? Who will take care of your children and pets?...
