Tourists visiting South Carolina can face arrest for alcohol-related conduct in public spaces when behavior is considered disruptive, unsafe, or disorderly. Law enforcement treats visitors and residents the same under state law, which means unfamiliarity with local rules does not prevent an arrest. In Myrtle Beach and other coastal destinations, alcohol-related enforcement is common in […]
Jet ski accidents in Myrtle Beach often happen without warning and can leave victims facing painful injuries, medical bills, and confusion about what comes next. McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. regularly represents injured individuals across the Grand Strand who are dealing with watercraft accidents involving negligence, unsafe rentals, or reckless operation. Understanding how liability […]
McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A., represents injured motorcyclists across Myrtle Beach and throughout South Carolina, where summer months consistently bring a sharp increase in motorcycle accidents. As tourism surges and coastal roads become heavily congested, riders face elevated risks from distracted drivers, unfamiliar traffic patterns, and sudden changes in roadway conditions. These factors combine […]
After a boating under the influence arrest in Myrtle Beach, the case usually moves from the water stop or dockside investigation to booking, bond, court dates, evidence review, and negotiations or trial. South Carolina law makes it unlawful to operate a moving motorized water device or a water device under sail while alcohol, drugs, or […]
McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. helps residents across Myrtle Beach navigate complex DUI laws, including situations involving golf carts. While many assume DUI laws apply only to cars and trucks, South Carolina statutes define DUI more broadly, encompassing any vehicle that can carry people on public streets. Golf carts, particularly in Myrtle Beach, where […]
McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. knows that Memorial Day weekend in Myrtle Beach brings heavy traffic, crowded entertainment areas, late nights, and increased law enforcement visibility. Drivers may encounter DUI checkpoints on or near busy roads leading to restaurants, hotels, beach access points, and nightlife areas. South Carolina law allows properly conducted sobriety checkpoints, […]
Yes, you can be charged with DUI on a golf cart in South Carolina if law enforcement believes you were driving a motor vehicle while impaired. South Carolina DUI law focuses on whether alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances materially and appreciably impaired your ability to drive. Golf carts are also regulated under South […]
If you were injured by an uninsured driver in South Carolina, your own uninsured motorist coverage may be one of the most important paths to recovery. South Carolina requires drivers to carry uninsured motorist coverage, which can apply when the at-fault driver has no insurance or when a hit-and-run driver cannot be identified. Your legal […]
Facing an arrest after a bar fight in Myrtle Beach can be overwhelming, both emotionally and legally. McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. understands the stress and uncertainty that accompany disorderly conduct charges, and their team provides guidance to help protect your rights. South Carolina law classifies many bar altercations as disorderly conduct, which is […]
Distracted driving has become one of the most significant causes of car accidents in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. provides trusted legal guidance to residents injured in these crashes. Determining responsibility for these accidents is often complex, as the driver whose negligence caused the collision is usually the primary party […]