Handgun Laws in South Carolina – What You Need to Know

As criminal defense attorneys in Mt Pleasant and Charleston, SC, we know handgun laws in South Carolina 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 … Read more

What Happens if You Take a Gun through Airport Security (TSA) in South Carolina?

Our criminal defense lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina have helped people who’ve forgotten that they’ve left a handgun or firearm in their carry-on luggage while going through airport security at Charleston International Airport, Myrtle Beach International Airport, Columbia Metropolitan Airport, and other airports in South Carolina. If this happens to you, then besides facing criminal … Read more

Stand Your Ground and Self-Defense Laws in South Carolina

As criminal defense lawyers, we’ve been asked about a person’s legal right to defend themselves against attackers or intruders. In the past, South Carolina imposed a “duty to retreat” on people who were threatened before they were justified in using force against an attacker. This meant they had to try to get away before they … Read more

Stand Your Ground and Self-Defense Laws in South Carolina

As criminal defense lawyers, we’ve been asked about a person’s legal right to defend themselves against attackers or intruders. In the past, South Carolina imposed a “duty to retreat” on people who were threatened before they were justified in using force against an attacker. This meant they had to try to get away before they … Read more