In the winter months, in many places across the United States, it is cold and dreary and many people do whatever they can to escape from those extreme temperatures and gray days that seem to be endless. One of the places to which to escape from the cold winter is...
Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense
Traveling to Myrtle Beach with pot
Marijuana is having a moment. In the majority of states in the United States, pot is legal in some way, whether it is for medical, recreational or both. However, South Carolina is not one of them. Still, some spring breakers may think Myrtle Beach is a bit more lax...
When can you be charged for marijuana possession?
While personal use of marijuana may be relatively common in South Carolina, it is still illegal to use and possess marijuana in our state. That means when people use it, they risk being charged with drug possession crimes. As with all drugs that are illegal in South...
What is disorderly conduct in South Carolina?
We all like to have fun on vacation, and many people enjoy coming to South Carolina for its beaches and other tourist destinations. When you are on vacation with family and friends, things can sometimes get a little out of control, especially if alcohol is involved....
Know your rights before answering police questions
Getting stopped by a police officer while you are on vacation can be stressful, even if you have done nothing wrong. It is important to remember that while you should always act respectfully when dealing with law enforcement, you do not always have to answer an...
What are the penalties for using a fake ID to buy alcohol?
Throughout South Carolina, there are many tourist destinations and large-scale events where young people will be out and about. Often, this involves college students, but high schoolers are also frequent attendees. Alcohol consumption is a frequent part of sporting...
A person’s online activity can land them in prison
Visitors to and residents of Horry County probably spend a fair amount of time online Whether for business or pleasure, most Internet activity is perfectly legal. However, like other states and the federal government, South Carolina has outlawed child pornography and...
Four ways to block the prosecution’s evidence
When you’re facing drug charges, the prosecution is probably going to threaten you with harsh penalties. This is an attempt to get you to take a plea deal, which can be very tempting when the evidence against you seems insurmountable. But you shouldn’t immediately...