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4M ago
If you were recently arrested for shoplifting in South Carolina, knowing how to get out of this situation is essential. In this article, our Charleston criminal lawyers explain South Carolina’s shoplifting laws, the penalties for shoplifting in South Carolina, and how a criminal lawyer can help you deal with shoplifting charges.
What is Shoplifting in South Carolina?
South Carolina’s shoplifting laws are covered under South Carolina Code Sections 16-13-105, 16-13-110, 16-13-111, and 16-13-120. Generally speaking, a person may be guilty of shoplifting in South Carolina if they:
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Futeral & Nelson LLC
5M ago
Over the years, our employment law attorneys have been asked questions about the South Carolina final paycheck law, also known as the South Carolina Payment of Wages Act. This article explains South Carolina’s laws covering an employee’s rights to receive wages, including a final paycheck, and what happens if an employer fails to pay an employee in South Carolina.
What is the South Carolina Payment of Wages Act?
The South Carolina final paycheck law is known as the South Carolina Payment of Wages Act. Section 41-10-30 requires requires employers to:
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Futeral & Nelson LLC
5M ago
As family law attorneys in Charleston, we are often asked about whether our laws gives a grandparent rights in South Carolina. In this article, we explain a grandparent’s rights to visitation or custody in South Carolina. Also, we explain an important legal concept known as the psychological-parent doctrine. Lastly, we give pointers on how a grandparent can assert their rights in South Carolina.
What Are Grandparent Rights in South Carolina?
There are two parts to grandparent rights in South Carolina: (1) a grandparent’s right to visitation and (2) a grandparent’s right to custody.
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Futeral & Nelson LLC
5M ago
As business and contract lawyers in Charleston, we reviewed many covenants not to compete in South Carolina for both employees and employers. In this article, we will explain what you need to know about covenants not to compete, whether non-compete agreements are enforceable in South Carolina, how to get out of a non-compete agreement, whether you need a non-compete to protect trade secrets in South Carolina, and more.
What are Covenants Not to Compete in South Carolina?
A covenant not to compete, also known as a non-compete agreement, restrains or prevents a person from performing a pro ..read more
Futeral & Nelson LLC
5M ago
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we are frequently asked questions about the state’s child support laws. In this article, we explain what child support is in South Carolina, how it is calculated, the circumstances when the family court may order more or less than the child support guidelines, what happens if you don’t pay child support, and more.
What is Child Support in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, parents are legally obligated to financially support their minor children until they turn eighteen or graduate from high school, whichever comes later. This financial support ..read more
Futeral & Nelson LLC
5M ago
Clients often ask our Charleston divorce lawyers some common questions about alimony in South Carolina. In this article, we will explain alimony, the types of alimony in South Carolina, how the family court calculates alimony, whether alimony can be changed (such as when you retire), and much more. In other words, we’ve compiled a list of answers to many frequently asked questions about alimony to save you time and money before you meet with a divorce attorney.
What is Alimony in South Carolina?
Alimony in South Carolina is financial support that one spouse pays the other if a family court jud ..read more
Futeral & Nelson LLC
5M ago
As Charleston divorce lawyers, we’ve handled many cases that involve claims of adultery. In this article, we’ll explain what adultery is, how to prove adultery in South Carolina, whether there are punishments for committing adultery, what happens if you forgive your spouse for committing adultery, and what to do if you suspect your spouse is cheating on you.
When people catch their spouse cheating or are suspicious of their spouse cheating, they usually wonder whether they can prove adultery if they file a divorce case in family court. Clearly, sexual intercourse amounts to adultery. Howe ..read more
Futeral & Nelson LLC
5M ago
Our criminal defense lawyers in Charleston often get asked about how to expunge criminal records in South Carolina. the expungement of criminal records. Whenever we successfully defend someone accused of a crime, we follow up by having our client’s record expunged. However, many times we get calls from persons whose previous criminal lawyer didn’t tie up that loose end.
Expunging your criminal record is important even if you were never convicted of a crime. Essentially, any arrest, even those that result in a “not guilty,” “non-conviction,” or “nolle prosse,” can still have a negativ ..read more
Futeral & Nelson LLC
5M ago
As criminal defense attorneys in Mt Pleasant and Charleston, SC, we know South Carolina handgun laws can be confusing. Violations of gun laws, even innocent ones, can lead to jail time, fines, and the loss of the weapon. Because these laws vary from state to state, when you travel between states, it is hard to know what is legal.
In this article, we examine many issues such as where you can carry a concealed weapon, possessing a weapon at your business, transporting a weapon, selling a gun, finding a gun, and much more. For information on South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground Laws, please click h ..read more
Futeral & Nelson LLC
5M ago
A change in South Carolina’s DUI law goes into effect on May 19, 2024. The bill was called S.36, and it changes many of the licensing requirements in DUI and DUAC cases. People charged with DUI or DUAC on or after that date, along with DUI lawyers around the state, need to know how this law affects drivers in South Carolina charged with DUI. Futeral & Nelson’s DUI lawyers summarize the effects of this new law in this article.
Does the Law Affect Old DUI Cases in South Carolina?
No, the law only affects cases where the arrest occurred on or after May 19, 2024. If the arrest occurred before ..read more