South Carolina Parental Rights
SOUTH CAROLINA PARENTAL RIGHTS ARE EQUAL In South Carolina each parent has equal rights concerning the minor child(ren) regardless of who has custody of...
Read MoreReasonable Suspicion of a Crime in South Carolina
Black’s Law Dictionary defines reasonable suspicion as a particularized and objective basis, supported by specific and articulable facts, for suspecting a...
Read MoreGrandparents Rights in South Carolina
Grandparents Rights in South Carolina Controlling Statute: SC Code Ann. § 63-3-530 (A)(33) (2009) …(33) to order visitation for the grandparent of a minor...
Read MoreCAN A POLICE OFFICER OPEN YOUR DOOR WITHOUT PROBABLE CAUSE?
A STORY ILLUSTRATING HOW OPENING THE DOOR WITHOUT PROBABLE CAUSE MAY NOT VIOLATE YOUR RIGHTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA It is a rare occurrence when a criminal...
Read MoreGOLF CART PERMIT LAWS IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Golfers, tourist, tailgaters, and beach bums have inquired about golf cart laws in South Carolina. In this article, I’ll explain what is required for one to...
Read MoreCOPS CAN’T PROLONG A TRAFFIC STOP JUST TO WAIT FOR DRUG SNIFFING DOG
The United States Supreme Court made it clear that once a traffic stop has been completed, without further reasonable suspicion, an extended stop is an...
Read MoreHOW CHILD SUPPORT IS CALCULATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA
The factors a Court considers when determining support depends on the parties gross income or potential gross income, daycare expenses, extraordinary...
Read MoreProbable Cause – South Carolina Laws
What constitutes probable cause in a criminal defense case in South Carolina? Black’s Law Dictionary defines probable cause as a reasonable ground to...
Read MoreCAN I BE CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF A SUBSTANCE THAT I DON’T POSSESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA
In South Carolina, is it really "The Hand of One Is the Hand of All?" Don’t leave your common sense behind when you leave for college. The scenario is all...
Read MoreSpousal Immunity Law in South Carolina: Can my Husband or Wife be Forced to Testify Against Me?
CAN YOUR SPOUSE BE FORCED TO TESTIFY AGAINST YOU IN SOUTH CAROLINA? With the recent plot of Breaking Bad, I’ve received some inquires about whether a...
Read MoreWHO REALLY OWNS THE ENGAGEMENT RING?
IS AN ENGAGEMENT RING MARITAL PROPERTY IN SOUTH CAROLINA? An engagement ring given prior to the marriage is considered a conditional gift. A conditional...
Read MoreSouth Carolina Simple Possession of Marijuana Laws: How Much?
HOW MUCH MARIJUANA IS CONSIDERED SIMPLE POSSESSION IN SOUTH CAROLINA? There has been a great deal of debate about the legalization of marijuana. Federal...
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