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What is the Difference Between a Felony and Misdemeanor in South Carolina?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our criminal defense attorney in Rock Hill knows there is a lot of confusion in our communities about what constitutes a misdemeanor charge and a felony charge. Since South Carolina has statutory misdemeanors that can carry a sentence of more than one year in prison, our
View PostHow Can I Pursue Damages for Loss of Consortium in Rock Hill, South Carolina?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our personal injury attorneys in Rock Hill, South Carolina help guide our clients through many difficult circumstances after they or their loved ones have suffered injuries caused by negligence. That includes representing those who have suffered physical, emotional, and financial challenges stemming from auto accidents,
View PostThe Legalization of Hemp is Changing How Marijuana Charges are Prosecuted in South Carolina
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our drug crimes attorneys in Rock Hill are carefully watching — and protecting our clients from — how our York County solicitor’s office is prosecuting marijuana charges. According to a Major with one South Carolina Sheriff’s Office, it is exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish marijuana from
View PostWill Leaving the Marital Home Lead to Charges of Abandonment in South Carolina?
What is Considered Abandonment in a Marriage in SC At the David W. Martin Law Group, our divorce attorneys in Greenville, South Carolina know that our marriage dissolution laws may seem antiquated compared to other states, and depending on who you talk to, they may be just plain confusing. Especially when it
View PostMotor Vehicle Accidents are the Second Leading Cause of Traumatic Brain Injuries in the United States
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our personal injury attorneys in Greenville understand the incredible challenges that our clients with traumatic brain injuries, or TBI, face each day. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents including car collisions, motorcycle crashes, and accidents involving large trucks — which happen frequently in South Carolina — account for nearly
View PostWhat is the Difference Between Drug Possession, Intent to Sell, and Trafficking Charges in Rock Hill, SC?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our drug crimes attorneys in Rock Hill know there is a lot of confusion regarding drug possession charges, and when they turn into a more serious charge of drug possession with intent to sell or drug trafficking. Is there a magic number or amount of
View PostWho Can File a Premises Liability Claim in South Carolina?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our slip and fall attorney in Rock Hill, South Carolina knows that everyone’s first instinct after getting hurt on someone else’s property is to jump up and resume their previous movement, whether it is shopping, dining, or even working. The problem is, your
View PostIs Mediation Right for My South Carolina Divorce?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our divorce attorney in Greenville, South Carolina advises each of our clients that to effectively decrease the heavy burden on our state’s family courts, alternative dispute resolution, or mediation, is now required in all 46 counties. Both parties must attempt to resolve their
View PostWhat Happens if I Violate an Order of Protection in South Carolina?
At the David W. Martin Law Group, our domestic violence attorney in Greenville understands that these charges are often accompanied by a temporary order of protection — even if the allegations have yet to be substantiated — because the initial hearing to approve the order occurs without the alleged abuser being
View PostHow Can I Help My College Student Face Criminal Misdemeanor Charges in South Carolina?
There are 61 colleges and universities in the State of South Carolina, and each year these institutions add thousands of new students to their respective enrollment numbers. Although most of their students are at least 18 years old upon entry and are effectively considered adults, there is a lot to
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