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Domestic Violence

Firearm Rights and Domestic Violence Convictions in SC

Have you ever wondered how one court decision can affect your rights long after a case feels resolved? Domestic violence convictions can carry consequences that extend beyond fines or probation, including restrictions on firearm and

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Personal Injury

Can You Sue a Trucking Company After a Crash?

Serious truck collisions can disrupt every part of daily life, which is why many people wonder if they can sue a trucking company after a crash. When a commercial vehicle is involved, responsibility may extend

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Motorcycle Accidents

How to Prove Fault in a Motorcycle Accident Claim

Imagine walking away from a motorcycle crash thinking you avoided serious harm, only to feel pain and stiffness set in days later. For many riders, that is when they first begin to understand how fault

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Drug Crimes

Drug Charges and College Students in South Carolina

A student’s education, housing, and financial aid can all be affected when drug charges enter the picture. For college students in South Carolina, even one drug arrest can create problems that extend far beyond the

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Personal Injury

What Injuries Are Common in Bike Accidents?

Bicyclists face a higher risk of serious injury than motorists the moment they enter traffic. Without the protection of steel frames or airbags, riders absorb the full force of a collision. Understanding what injuries are

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Domestic Violence

Prior Convictions and Their Impact on DV Cases in SC

What happens when a past conviction turns a new allegation into a much more serious legal problem? Prior convictions and their impact on DV cases in SC often shape how aggressively charges are filed and

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DUI Defense

Missing DUI Court in Aiken: What Happens Next

Missing DUI court in Aiken is not treated as a simple oversight or calendar mistake. Courts view a missed appearance as a serious failure to comply with a legal order, and that perception can immediately

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Car Accidents

What Evidence Helps Win a Car Accident Case in SC

The severity of visible damage does not always determine whether a car accident claim succeeds. Insurers often look past crushed metal and focus on proof that clearly links fault, injury, and loss. Understanding what evidence

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Truck Accidents

How Truck Accidents Differ From Car Accidents

Imagine driving down a familiar road when a massive commercial truck suddenly changes everything. These crashes are far more complex than typical collisions, and understanding how truck accidents differ from car accidents is critical for

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Drug Crimes

Search and Seizure Rights in South Carolina Drug Cases

Police during stops, searches, or warrant executions play a decisive role in how drug cases begin and how they end. The evidence officers collect in those moments often determines whether charges move forward or fall

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Motorcycle Accidents

What Injuries Are Common in Motorcycle Accidents?

Life-changing injuries are often the first reality riders face after a motorcycle accident. With little physical protection, riders are frequently thrown from the bike during impact. Many victims quickly begin asking, “What injuries are common

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Domestic Violence

First-Time Domestic Violence Offenses: Penalties in SC

First-time domestic violence offenses often come as a shock to people with no prior involvement in the criminal justice system. Many assume a first accusation leads to minor consequences, but South Carolina law does not