As a Charleston criminal domestic violence lawyer, I deal with criminal domestic violence laws in both magistrate and general sessions courts. Often people are surprised when they are arrested for domestic violence for what they perceive as a minor argument especially when there was no physical contact with the household member. Make no mistake, domestic… Read More
What is a No Contact Order in SC
If you have been charged with domestic violence in South Carolina in most cases you will have been given a bond with certain conditions. This is most likely the first time you will have asked what is a no contact order in SC. One of the most common conditions is that there be no contact… Read More
Domestic violence and gun rights in South Carolina
When the Post “n” Courier, a local newspaper in Charleston, SC, ran an expose on domestic violence in South Carolina the legislators were shamed into taking action. In a rush to take a hard stance, the lawmakers came to the rescue by increasing penalties, fines, and in some cases taking away your gun rights. If history has taught… Read More
What is Domestic Violence in South Carolina
Have you been charged with domestic violence in South Carolina? This blog looks at the elements of domestic violence in South Carolina and what the state needs to prove to get a conviction. Domestic violence 3rd Degree (A) It is unlawful to: (1) cause physical harm or injury to a person’s own household member;… Read More
