If you were recently arrested for shoplifting in South Carolina, knowing how to get out of this situation is essential. In this article, our Charleston criminal lawyers explain South Carolina’s shoplifting laws, the penalties for shoplifting in South Carolina, and how a criminal lawyer can help you deal with shoplifting charges.
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How to Collect Unpaid Wages Under the South Carolina Payment of Wages Act
Over the years, our employment law attorneys have been asked questions about the South Carolina final paycheck law, also known as the South Carolina Payment of Wages Act. This article explains South Carolina’s laws covering an employee’s rights to receive wages, including a final paycheck, and what happens if an employer fails to pay an
Grandparent Rights in South Carolina
As family law attorneys in Charleston, we are often asked about whether our laws gives a grandparent rights in South Carolina. In this article, we explain a grandparent’s rights to visitation or custody in South Carolina. Also, we explain an important legal concept known as the psychological-parent doctrine. Lastly, we give pointers on how a
Covenants Not to Compete in South Carolina – Non-Competition Clauses
As business and contract lawyers in Charleston, we reviewed many covenants not to compete in South Carolina for both employees and employers. In this article, we will explain what you need to know about covenants not to compete, whether non-compete agreements are enforceable in South Carolina, how to get out of a non-compete agreement,
Child Support in South Carolina – Your Ultimate Guide to SC Law
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we are frequently asked questions about the state’s child support laws. In this article, we explain what child support is in South Carolina, how it is calculated, the circumstances when the family court may order more or less than the child support guidelines, what happens if you
Alimony in South Carolina – Your Ultimate Guide to SC’s Laws
Clients often ask our Charleston divorce lawyers some common questions about alimony in South Carolina. In this article, we will explain alimony, the types of alimony in South Carolina, how the family court calculates alimony, whether alimony can be changed (such as when you retire), and much more. In other words, we’ve compiled a
How to Prove Adultery in South Carolina – What You Need to Know
As Charleston divorce lawyers, we’ve handled many cases that involve claims of adultery. In this article, we’ll explain what adultery is, how to prove adultery in South Carolina, whether there are punishments for committing adultery, what happens if you forgive your spouse for committing adultery, and what to do if you suspect your spouse
Expungement in SC – What You Need to Know
Our criminal defense lawyers in Charleston often get asked about how to expunge criminal records in South Carolina. the expungement of criminal records. Whenever we successfully defend someone accused of a crime, we follow up by having our client’s record expunged. However, many times we get calls from persons whose previous criminal lawyer didn’t tie
Gun Laws in South Carolina – What You Need to Know
As criminal defense attorneys in Mt Pleasant and Charleston, SC, we know South Carolina handgun laws can be confusing. Violations of gun laws, even innocent ones, can lead to jail time, fines, and the loss of the weapon. Because these laws vary from state to state, when you travel between states, it is hard to
What You Need to Know About SC’s New DUI Laws in 2024
A change in South Carolina’s DUI law goes into effect on May 19, 2024. The bill was called S.36, and it changes many of the licensing requirements in DUI and DUAC cases. People charged with DUI or DUAC on or after that date, along with DUI lawyers around the state, need to know how this