Traffic Tickets, and the Long-Term Cost

Our attorneys are often in magistrate courts for a variety of reasons, and one of the most common mistakes we see people make is walking into court unrepresented on a traffic ticket violation, standing in line, and pleading guilty before they even realize what just happened.

Car Accidents in Myrtle Beach: Do I need an Attorney?

Whether a car accident results in minor injury or if it is a life changing event you should consider talking to an attorney about your options before speaking to an insurance adjuster whose main concern is saving the company money.

South Carolina Gun Rights: Unlawful Carry Arrest

What is an Unlawful Carry? Unfortunately for many visitors to the Myrtle Beach area they are asking that question for the first time while being arrested. The reason many are charged is because while they are carrying their firearm in accordance with their home state’s laws, as soon as they cross the border into South Carolina that same conduct becomes a criminal offense. For example, some of our neighboring States require that a firearm must be kept visible when transporting in a vehicle, such as being placed on the dashboard. That same conduct would result in an Unlawful Carry charge and arrest in South Carolina, and ignorance of the law might be helpful in mitigation, but it is not a valid legal defense.