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You need an attorney to file an action. Once the action is filed with court, you will probably have to attempt mediation before trial depending on... Read Answer
Is this a DSS action or a criminal action? If it's DSS, they will likely move to have your children placed in temporary custody with someone other... Read Answer
I am not aware of any legal precedent in SC requiring someone to inform their partner of STDs, etc. You may have a civil action.
Your daughter has paid her debt to society. S.C. is an equitable distribution state which means she should be treated fairly as to what was... Read Answer
I would suggest you hire a lawyer to straighten out this mess. There is the possibility of identity theft, but you provide little facts... Read Answer
I am not familiar with the term "maximum days" as it applies to a warrant.
It is possible if both charges were adjudicated at the same time.
No. There is no "statute of limitations" for crimes in SC.
Theoretically forever. The Constitution grants the right to a "speedy" trial, but that is a relative term subject to the court docket.
Time served does not automatically count toward a sentence, but it is often granted in the judge's discretion.
Both the arrest record and the conviction will show on a background check. In other words, if your husband was charged with CSC of a minor and... Read Answer
If you feel that you are the victim of elder abuse, I would hire an elder abuse lawyer. In S.C. the Ombudsman's Office and SLED is required to... Read Answer
I would advise that you get your own lawyer to protect your legal rights regarding custody. The court will determine custody based on the bests... Read Answer
You will each need a lawyer to draw up the property and settlement agreement. You cannot use the same attorney, which protects each of you.... Read Answer
This is usually done on a hourly basis and depends on how much time it takes the lawyer. Thus the cost would be the lawyers hourly charge x the... Read Answer
Get a tax attorney to represent you. IRS auditors aren't authorized to force you to accept their results. You need someone between you and the... Read Answer
There is not enough information to properly answer your question.
An arrest record will likely show up, but not a conviction if the case is pending.
You don't need an attorney, but I would advise retaining one. If you are found guilty you may also have to repay the store a multiple of the amount... Read Answer
In my opinion, that is not ethical. The two matters should be handled separately.
Murder. In SC a person convicted of murder in furtherance of a felony may be sentenced to death. It doesn't matter whether or not he planned to rob... Read Answer
You may have an action against the dealer on a UCC cause.
Is there a question somewhere?
That depends on whether or not the bond was forfeited by his most recent incarceration.
Yes. A conditional discharge and PTI are two different things. Bear in mind you do not have a right to a conditional discharge. If you get one,... Read Answer