Moncks Corner Legal Issues Blog
What are mitigating circumstances in a murder case?
Sometimes, an accusation of assault can lead to a murder charge, making it even more important that you develop the right defense. In your situation, if the person against whom you face charges for assaulting dies less than three years after the incident due to...
Can I challenge a breathalyzer test?
One of the most common ways to fight against a traffic ticket is to question the validity and reliability of the radar gun. You may wonder if it is also possible to question breathalyzer test results if you are facing DUI charges. It is possible to challenge...
A collision-related aortic tear is a medical emergency
According to state data, someone sustains an injury in a traffic accident every 8.7 minutes in the Palmetto State. Car crashes on South Carolina’s many roadways also claim a life roughly every 9 hours. While any automobile accident has the potential to cause you a...
Can authorities search your car without a warrant?
During a South Carolina traffic stop, you maintain certain rights. Knowing what these rights are and when to exercise them may work in your favor. The law enforcement officer who stops you may try to get your consent to search your vehicle if he or she suspects...
License suspension after a DUI
If people receive a conviction for drinking and driving, officials may suspend their license. Many penalties for DUI in South Carolina involve a license suspension. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, a judge may suspend a driver's license for...
How do wage loss benefits work?
Workers' compensation can provide you some assistance if you suffer an injury on the job and have to miss work as a result. In addition to medical payments, you may also qualify for wage loss benefits, but there are strict rules about these payments. The South...
How safe are pedestrians and bicyclists in South Carolina?
Walking, running and riding a bicycle are known to be good forms of activity for a person to remain healthy. These activities have seen an increase in popularity over the last several years. Unfortunately, people in South Carolina who enjoy walking, running or riding...
Several jurisdictions are banning no-knock warrants
People often move and fail to update all the different organizations that have the address on file. When someone else moves into the last home that person lived in and police later pursue a warrant for the person’s arrest, the new residents might find themselves...
Is there a difference between assault and battery?
In many states, assault and battery get split into different criminal areas. For example, Texas defines assault as threatening another person with bodily harm, while battery is actual physical contact that results in injury. Before 2012, South Carolina categorized...
Handling drunk driving charges as a teen
Our law firm realizes that for some people, drunk driving charges are especially difficult to deal with. For example, if you are a teen and you are in this position, you likely have a wide variety of challenges to work through. Whether you worry about how these...
