You should receive credit for good time while in the county jail.

The chain of custody of any evidence can always be called into question but normally with out a failure of the state to call the necessary witnesses the evidence will be admitted into evidence. It is up to a good defense attorney to make sure to bring those issues to the jury to call that evidence... View More

As long as you voluntarily provided the sample the officer was legally able to take the sample and use it in his investigation as well as any subsequent prosecution. If law enforcement comes back to talk to you any more you really should have an attorney present with you before you answer any... View More

In order for your probation to terminate all monies owed may be paid. This includes restitution, court costs, supervision fees, and any other fees that have been assessed by probation(drug test, etc.)

From your question is seems that workers compensation would be the appropriate resolution in this case. On the other hand if you believe that the person that hit you was at fault you may have a cause of action against that person. You would need to contact a personal injury attorney for them to... View More

If you are looking at the charges on the public index it is more likely than not that one is an entry from bond court/prelim court which is in magistrate court and the second entry is the actual pending charge in general sessions court.

The short answer is yes but it really depends on the facts of the case and the evidence that law enforcement has to prove trafficking.

The South Carolina Code of Laws Section 44-53-370 (e) provides: "(e) Any person who knowingly sells, manufactures, cultivates, delivers, purchases, or... View More

SECTION 62-3-719. Compensation of personal representative.

(a) Unless otherwise approved by the court for extraordinary services, a personal representative shall receive for his care in the execution of his duties a sum from the probate estate funds not to exceed five percent of the... View More

If you have a lease agreement you can evict for five reason:

1) Failure to pay rent;

2) Material violation of the terms of the lease;

3) Failure to maintain the rental unit in a health and safe manner;

4) Abandonment of the unit; or

5) When the lease term... View More

This is a complicate issue that you will likely have to go before a judge to amend the current custody order. Even if the father agrees to the move the best course of action is to contact an attorney to amend the current custody order.

Yes, SC Code Section SECTION 56-5-2560 provides:

Parking at right-hand curb not more than 18 inches from curb.

Except as otherwise provided in Sections 56-5-2540 and 56-5-2550, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a roadway where there are adjacent curbs shall be so stopped or... View More

SC State law SECTION 56-1-460 provides:

Penalties for driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked; route restricted license.

(A)(1) Except as provided in item (2), a person who drives a motor vehicle on a public highway of this State when the person's license to drive... View More

It is within the officers discretion to give a warning or write a ticket.

Likely the officer listed the maximum fine amount including court costs and fees which are assessed on top of the fine amount listed under 56-5-1520.

The fine amount can not exceed the statutory penalty but court costs and assessments can increase that amount.

The age of consent in the State of South Carolina is 16. Therefore, so long as all sexual contact between the 17 year old and the 26 year old occurred after she turned 16 it would not be criminal sexual conduct with a minor (some states call this statutory rape).

South Carolina State law (Section 56-1-148)requires that the DMV place a code on the drivers license or identification card of any person that has been convicted of a crime of violence. Burglary is defined as a crime of violence under South Carolina Law(Section 16-23-10(3))

SC code section 23-31-215(M) provides that:

"A permit issued pursuant to this section (CWP Section) does not authorize a permit holder to carry a concealable weapon into a:

(10) place clearly marked with a sign prohibiting the carrying of a concealable weapon on the premises... View More

I agree with the previous answer but when you freedom is at risk it is always advisable to contact an experienced family law attorney in your area.