A bar fight in Myrtle Beach can lead to several criminal allegations, even when the confrontation lasts only a few seconds. Depending on the evidence, police may file charges involving assault and battery, public disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, trespass, property damage, or group violence. The exact charge can depend on the reported injuries, surveillance video, […]
Yes. You may refuse the official chemical breath test requested after a South Carolina DUI arrest. Refusal can trigger an immediate driver’s license suspension, and the refusal may be used against you in court. If you have no qualifying prior DUI convictions or specified license suspensions during the preceding ten years, the refusal suspension is […]
If an out-of-state driver hits you in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina law will usually govern the personal injury claim because the collision occurred in this state. The driver’s home address or license plate does not prevent you from pursuing compensation in South Carolina. The claim may still involve an insurer, policy, witnesses, rental agreement, employer, […]
A South Carolina DUI charge or conviction does not automatically cancel a valid United States passport. It can still disrupt summer travel through license suspension, bond conditions, probation rules, court dates, ignition interlock requirements, and entry restrictions imposed by other countries. Canada is a common concern because an impaired-driving conviction can make a traveler criminally […]
A person injured by a drunk driver in South Carolina may pursue compensation through a civil injury claim even when the driver also faces a separate DUI prosecution. Depending on the evidence, the claim may include medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by the crash. Some cases may […]
A first-time assault charge in South Carolina can affect your freedom, record, job, school, housing, and reputation. Even if the case began as a misunderstanding, a brief argument, or a crowded Myrtle Beach incident, the court process should be taken seriously from the start. South Carolina assault and battery charges are divided by degree under […]
Rental scooter crashes in Myrtle Beach can involve more than one legal claim, when a careless driver, unsafe equipment, poor roadway conditions, or an inattentive rider contributed to the injury. McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. helps injured people understand how South Carolina personal injury law may apply when a scooter trip ends with medical […]
DUI defense cases in South Carolina often depend on the strength, reliability, and legality of the evidence collected during and after a traffic stop. McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. regularly reviews DUI evidence in Myrtle Beach and throughout South Carolina to determine whether law enforcement followed proper procedures and whether the facts truly support […]
Being charged with disorderly conduct during a summer event in Myrtle Beach can happen quickly and often during crowded festivals, concerts, or beach gatherings. These charges usually stem from alleged disruptive behavior, not serious criminal intent, but they still carry real legal consequences in South Carolina. This article explains what disorderly conduct means, why arrests […]
Summer traffic in Myrtle Beach increases the risk of serious vehicle collisions, often leaving injured people with unexpected medical bills and financial stress during recovery. McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. helps injured individuals understand how South Carolina fault rules, insurance coverage, and liability laws determine who is responsible for paying medical expenses after a […]