Tampering with Food
answered on Aug 25, 2020
SC Code § 16-3-75 (2012)
It is unlawful for a person to maliciously tamper with a human drug product or food item with the intent to do bodily harm to a person.
A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not... View More 
Charge/code 0612 simple/ simple assault, charged in 4/2010, did not get response from application to purchase firearm, did not follow upon on why.
answered on Aug 16, 2020
Simple Assault is a misdemeanor in S.C. that carries up to 30 days in jail so that would not prohibit you federally or under S.C. law from purchasing a firearm.
Can I do an assignment or Power of Attorney and file for the excess funds w/out an Attonery?..
answered on Aug 12, 2020
If you are the person entitled to the surplus funds you must contact the Court or have an attorney do so on your behalf. A person that has your power of attorney is not going to be able to do this on your behalf.
Officer told me if i came to court he would drop the charges but I don't want to show up to court empty handed. Charge is simple possession of marijuana
answered on Aug 12, 2020
For simple possession of marijuana the minimum fine after all required assessments is $407.50 and the maximum fine is $615.00. Don't forget that simple possession of marijuana 1st offense also carries jail time of up to 30 days along with the fine. I would highly recommend speaking to an... View More
SC Residency
answered on Jul 16, 2020
If a final order of separate support and maintenance has been approved by the Family Court giving you ownership of a marital home then you are fine selling the home. I would recommend consulting with your family court attorney or a real estate attorney in your area in you have any further questions.
He wants it legally documented that his stepfather is his father- is this possible? And if so how does he start the process for this?
answered on Jun 26, 2020
I would recommend reaching out to an attorney where your son lives. They will be in the best position to advise you on the process for adoption.
answered on Jun 17, 2020
I am not sure what Florida has but if you are talking about enhanced penalties for persons recently released from prison SC has:
SECTION 16-1-120. Increased sentences for repeat offenders.
(1) When an individual, who was convicted of a Class A, B, or C felony offense or an exempt... View More
PayPal verified my dad's acct by debiting .25 and then crediting the acct with .20 and then .05. I was quick to catch this bcuz as his POA I monitor the acct and he's been asking me to see if his stimulus check has been deposited. Although the money was taken out and put back in would... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2020
Assuming that this occurred in South Carolina i would recommend that you reach out to your local law enforcement agency and file a report. This could certainty be considered breach of trust or even possibly exploitation of a vulnerable adult. A law enforcement agency would need to investigate to... View More
My SC public records states I have 2 shoplifting charges and some seatbelt violations, however, my SC SLED report says I have a driving under suspension, 2 shoplifting charges, trespassing charge, false information to police...why does it not match?
answered on Jun 14, 2020
When you say ‘SC Public Records’ if you are talking about a public index search you have to search each county where your may have been arrested as well as any municipalities that do not report to the county system. If you look at the SLED background check each charge should be linked to an... View More
A state trooper contacted me and wants me to accept a reckless driving ticket, even though the info came from the work crew. The trooper was not there. He is threatening to seek an arrest warrant if I dont accept the ticket. Is this legal?
answered on Jun 12, 2020
I would recommend that you reach out to an attorney in that area so that the attorney can reach out to the trooper.
All my charges was drop with the state. Need to know do I get my money back from the lawyer I hired to handle my case if I got sentenced with the state.
answered on May 30, 2020
The state and federal charges can stand alone so more likely than not the attorney that represents you on the state charges has still earned his fees in your case unless something was put into your retainer agreement.
I don’t remember calling the emergency 911 number
answered on May 30, 2020
I would recommend that you speak to a criminal defense attorney about your options. There are diversionary programs that may be a fit for you and without hearing the actual 911 call no one can get you a good idea of what to expect out of this case.
answered on May 20, 2020
State law provides time requirements on residency before you can file an action for divorce in a SC courts. See SECTION 20-3-30. Residence requirement.
In order to institute an action for divorce from the bonds of matrimony the plaintiff must have resided in this State at least one year... View More
answered on May 20, 2020
You could be charged with the original charge under your name as well as an additional charge for providing false information to law enforcement.
I was driving by scdc property an had tobacco an liquor in my car in a book bag and not on scdc property got pulled down passed the prison the scdc officer locked me up an charged me with contraband to an inmate how is tht legal
answered on Apr 22, 2020
The SC contraband statute reads as follows:
SC Code § 24-3-950 (2013)
It shall be unlawful for any person to furnish or attempt to furnish any prisoner under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections with any matter declared by the director to be contraband. It shall also... View More
His projected release date is still 13 years away on the scdc website.
answered on Apr 22, 2020
It really depend on the basis for the case being overturned. In many cases the state will try the case again so bond has to be set to make sure that person shows up for the next trial.
answered on Apr 16, 2020
The final decree as signed by the judge would be on file with the clerk of court. Any other version you would need to talk to the person that drafted the document who would more likely than not would be an attorney.
These people let me move in there house which has been empty for a year...The helped me out and only charged me $300 dollars for rent because my SSDI was not much.. I have been staying for about I months now.. I got a phone call telling me I had to move out in 2 months because they wanted to enjoy... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
It really depends if there is a written lease. If there is a lease setting out a term (length of time) that the lease is valid for they cannot evict you before the end of that lease unless they have some cause to do so. If it is only a verbal lease it is normally presumed that it is a month to... View More
Want to adopt but I no longer agree. What can happen if she tries and I object and when can I request a change of custody
answered on Apr 7, 2020
If there is a substantial change in circumstance you can always request a change in custody. It would be a good idea to reach out to a family law attorney in your area that can advise you on the best course of action. If you are served with any paperwork regarding the child you need to make sure to... View More
Then out of no where he took the dog from me and refused to let me see him or get him for two years. He went to jail for about two months recently but contacted me before hand and asked me if i could keep our dog while he was in there. Now that hes out, hes wanting to come get the dog. If i dont... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
He would have to file a claim and delivery action in Magistrate Court to force you to return the dog. If you both have an ownership interest in the dog you have just as much right to keep the dog as he does. If on the other hand he can prove that he is the sole owner of the dog then the court would... View More
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