Over the years, our DUI defense lawyers in Charleston have handled many cases involving auto accidents. Under South Carolina law, Section 56-6-6170, “no police officer in investigating a traffic accident shall necessarily deem the fact that an accident has occurred as giving rise to the presumption that a violation of the law has occurred.” Yet, … Read more
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we regularly deal with situations of abuse between spouses. Many of these cases involve criminal domestic violence and Orders of Protection in family court. In this article, we discuss how physical abuse (physical cruelty) can be a ground for divorce in South Carolina and what other effects physical abuse … Read more
As criminal defense attorneys in Charleston, SC, we frequently go to preliminary hearings (sometimes called a “probable cause” hearing) for our clients. In South Carolina, any person arrested in South Carolina for a felony (and some misdemeanor charges) has a right to a preliminary hearing. If you don’t request the hearing within ten days of … Read more
As divorce lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we often deal with claims for legal fees in family court. South Carolina’s family court judges have the ability to award attorney’s fees to one party in most family court cases. Whether the issues are custody, divorce, contempt, or nearly anything else, attorney’s fees are on the table. … Read more
Because the attorneys of Futeral & Nelson, LLC are both criminal defense attorneys and family court lawyers, we’ve helped clients get restraining orders or family court orders of protection in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley Counties. In this article, we answer some of the most common questions people ask lawyers about restraining orders and orders of … Read more
As a false imprisonment lawyer located near Charleston, South Carolina, I’ve written this article to educate consumers and shoppers about their rights when they’re falsely accused of shoplifting or theft. For example, imagine you’re shopping in Wal-Mart, you buy a bag of Doritos and a Coke, and a security guard stops you in front of … Read more
As DUI lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we represent commercial vehicle drivers who are accused of driving under the influence. If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and you are charged with a DUI, things are a bit more complicated than other DUI’s. We know that the inability to drive can ruin a commercial … Read more
As Charleston divorce lawyers who handle name changes, we’re often asked about how to change a name (or my child’s name) in South Carolina. Legal name changes generally fall in one of three categories: (1) resuming a maiden name after a divorce; (2) changing an adult’s name; or (3) changing a child’s name. In this article, we … Read more
At Futeral & Nelson, our Charleston attorneys handle boating under the influence (BUI) charges in South Carolina. In this article, we explain the laws and the penalties for BUI, felony BUI, and Reckless Homicide by Boat. We also explain the Afloat Battery Test (field sobriety tests) in BUI cases, your rights to refuse a breath … Read more
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]As a Charleston divorce lawyer with over 29 years of experience, I don’t recommend that anyone represent themselves in their divorce. As the saying goes, “If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait … Read more