McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A.

09/03/2026

A DUI arrest over Labor Day weekend can trigger two separate legal matters at once. ⚖️ The criminal charge and the driver’s license process may move on different timelines, which can make early deadlines easy to miss.

If you receive a suspension notice after a chemical test refusal or a result of 0.15 percent or more, you generally have 30 days from the date the notice is issued to request a contested case hearing. ⏳ That deadline can run while the criminal case is still pending.

South Carolina law also requires specific procedures during DUI investigations, including certain video recording and implied consent requirements. A DUI charge is not a conviction, and issues involving the stop, field sobriety testing, chemical testing, warnings, and available video may all matter when the case is reviewed. 🚔

If you were visiting Myrtle Beach from another state, licensing issues can become more complicated. South Carolina may notify your home state about certain suspensions, and your home state may apply its own rules. McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. offers free DUI and criminal defense consultations 24/7.

See the full article for what to expect after a Labor Day weekend DUI arrest and which records and deadlines may require attention: https://lawyersatthebeach.com/blog/labor-day-weekend-dui-arrests-myrtle-beach/

Charged with DUI over Labor Day weekend in Myrtle Beach? Learn license deadlines and defense steps. Call (843) 277-1667 for a free consultation.

09/03/2026

A bicycle crash can leave a rider dealing with injuries, medical bills, and questions about what happens next. 🚲 Knowing what information to preserve after the collision can make a meaningful difference.

Photos of the scene, contact information for witnesses, medical records, and details about the vehicle involved may all become important when the circumstances of a bicycle accident are reviewed. 📸 Documentation can help establish a clearer picture of what occurred.

Injured cyclists may also face time away from work, ongoing treatment, and unexpected expenses. Keeping records related to the crash and resulting losses can help organize the information connected to a potential claim.

McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. represents people injured in bicycle accidents in Myrtle Beach. ⚖️ Our team can review the circumstances of a collision and discuss the legal options that may be available based on the individual facts.

If you were injured while riding a bicycle and have questions about what to do after the crash, contact our team to discuss your situation.

09/01/2026

A single photo from a family dinner can raise questions about an injury claim. 📸 Even if you spent most of the evening sitting, left early because of pain, or needed help getting into the car, the image may not show that context.

Social media can be compared with medical records, employment records, statements about physical limitations, and other evidence. ⚖️ Photos, videos, captions, location tags, fitness activity, comments, and even private messages may become relevant depending on the issues in a case.

Deleting content can create another problem. Once a claim or lawsuit is reasonably anticipated, potentially relevant information may need to be preserved. McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. advises injured people in Myrtle Beach to preserve concerning content and speak with an attorney before changing or removing it. 📱

Friends and relatives can affect the record too. Ask them not to post about your accident, injuries, treatment, recovery, or legal claim, and not to tag you in new content. Privacy settings may limit public visibility, but they do not necessarily determine what can be requested in litigation. 🔒

Read the full article for practical steps on protecting an accurate record while a personal injury claim is pending: https://lawyersatthebeach.com/blog/how-social-media-can-hurt-south-carolina-personal-injury-case/

Social media can hurt a South Carolina injury claim. Learn what to avoid and when to call a Myrtle Beach personal injury lawyer.

09/01/2026

A breath test happens after the arrest, not before. 🚔 In South Carolina, once someone is placed in handcuffs on suspicion of DUI, they are already under arrest and facing a DUI charge.

For a driver under 21, a BAC of 0.02 can become another important piece of evidence in the case. The decision about whether to provide a breath sample can therefore carry serious consequences. ⚖️

Being taken into custody can move quickly, and it is easy to feel pressured into making decisions without understanding how they may affect the case. Knowing when the arrest occurred and what evidence was collected can matter when reviewing what happened. 📝

McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. handles DUI and criminal defense matters in Myrtle Beach. Our team can review the circumstances surrounding an arrest, including the traffic stop, custody, breath testing, and the evidence gathered by law enforcement.

If you or someone under 21 is facing a DUI charge and has questions about a breath test or BAC result, contact our team to discuss the specific circumstances involved.

08/27/2026

Late summer traffic can put riders beside tourists, rental vehicles, commercial drivers, and residents on already busy roads. 🌧️ A sudden rain shower or unfamiliar turn can make the aftermath of a motorcycle crash even harder to sort out.

In South Carolina, fault can directly affect recovery. If a rider’s share of fault exceeds 50 percent, recovery may be barred. 📸 That makes objective evidence such as camera footage, witness accounts, vehicle damage, and scene photos especially important when insurers dispute what happened.

Evidence may disappear within days. Recordings can be overwritten, vehicles repaired, and rain can wash away debris or tire marks. Keep damaged riding gear, claim documents, medical records, and wage information. 🏍️ Avoid detailed social media updates about the crash or recovery.

McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. helps injured riders and families in Myrtle Beach identify potentially responsible parties, preserve evidence, and review available insurance coverage. ⏱️ South Carolina generally applies a three year limitations period to many personal injury actions, but some claims can have different deadlines. Our team offers free consultations for personal injury matters.

Read our full breakdown of late summer motorcycle accident claims and the steps that may matter after a crash: https://lawyersatthebeach.com/blog/late-summer-motorcycle-accidents-south-carolina-injury-claims/

Learn why late summer motorcycle accident claims in South Carolina can involve disputed fault, several insurers, and fast-fading evidence.

08/27/2026

A domestic violence charge can put your freedom and future at risk. ⚖️ The potential penalties depend on the specific charge and circumstances involved, so understanding what you are facing matters from the start.

South Carolina recognizes domestic violence as a criminal offense, and a conviction may carry serious consequences. The level of the charge can affect the penalties a person may face, including possible incarceration and other court imposed requirements.

McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. represents people facing criminal charges in Myrtle Beach and elsewhere in South Carolina. 📋 Our team can review the circumstances surrounding an arrest, the allegations involved, and the specific charge filed.

An arrest is not the same as a conviction. Every case has its own facts, and no particular result can be guaranteed. Knowing the exact charge against you is an important first step before making decisions about how to respond.

Facing a domestic violence charge or trying to understand what the potential penalties could mean for your situation? Contact our team with your questions about the next steps. ⚖️

08/25/2026

A college arrest can trigger two separate proceedings at once: a criminal case and a school conduct matter. ⚖️ What you say or agree to in one may affect the other.

For Coastal Carolina University students, one deadline can arrive quickly. The 2025-2026 conduct code states that a student arrested for an alleged offense other than a minor traffic violation must notify the Dean of Students Office within 72 hours. ⏰ Students should confirm the current rule and review every school notice they receive.

Protect your options before explaining the incident. Avoid public statements, follow all release conditions, and preserve messages, photos, videos, receipts, rideshare records, location history, and witness information. 📱 A rushed statement or plea can have consequences beyond the courtroom.

School discipline can also move independently of a criminal case. Housing restrictions, no-contact directives, suspension, driving issues, scholarships, internships, licensing, employment, and background checks may all require attention. McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. helps students and families in Myrtle Beach evaluate these overlapping concerns. ⚖️ Our team offers free consultations for criminal defense matters.

Read more about protecting your options after a college arrest: https://lawyersatthebeach.com/blog/myrtle-beach-college-arrests-protecting-degree-record-career/

Facing a Myrtle Beach college arrest? Learn how it may affect school, work, and your record. Call 843-277-1667 for legal guidance.

08/25/2026

State and federal drug charges are not the same case in a different courtroom. ⚖️ The court system, charging process, sentencing structure, and trial procedures can all be different.

In South Carolina, state drug charges are prosecuted in state courts. Federal drug charges are prosecuted in federal courts, where conspiracy allegations and historic drug weight can also play a role in how charges are brought. 📋

McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. handles state court matters, including drug charges involving ma*****na, co***ne, he**in, fentanyl, and other narcotics. Our team works primarily with cases in Horry and Georgetown counties.

A drug charge picked up while visiting Myrtle Beach can still require serious attention after the vacation ends. 🌴 Understanding whether your case is in state or federal court is an important distinction because the procedures and potential sentencing structures are different.

No attorney can promise a particular outcome. What we can do is review the circumstances of a South Carolina state drug charge and help you understand the legal process and available options. 📞 If you are facing a state drug charge, contact our team with your questions about what comes next.

08/20/2026

An uninsured driver can leave you with medical bills before an injury claim is resolved. 🚗 South Carolina auto policies must include uninsured motorist coverage, but that does not mean each medical provider gets paid as bills arrive.

UM coverage may seek compensation after fault, coverage, injuries, and damages are established. Other possible sources include medical payments coverage, health insurance, workers’ compensation, or another applicable auto policy. 💵 Policy terms and the facts of the crash matter.

South Carolina’s minimum UM limits include $25,000 for bodily injury to one person, $50,000 for bodily injury to two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage. These are coverage limits, not guaranteed payments. ⚖️

Preserve bills, receipts, insurance statements, prescription records, mileage records, and payment notices. Report the crash, request your policy and declarations page, and save photos, witness information, dash camera footage, and other digital evidence. South Carolina generally applies a three year limitation period to many personal injury actions, while insurance notice requirements may arise much sooner. 📋

McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. helps injured people in Myrtle Beach identify available coverage and understand the claims process. Read our full article on uninsured driver medical bills: https://lawyersatthebeach.com/blog/uninsured-driver-crash-south-carolina-medical-bills/

Injured by an uninsured driver in South Carolina? Learn how UM coverage may help with medical bills. Call (843) 277-1667.

08/20/2026

A ma*****na card from another state does not make ma*****na legal in South Carolina. 🌴 Visitors arriving with ma*****na from states where possession is permitted can still face criminal charges here.

Possessing less than one ounce can result in a simple possession charge, with the possibility of a fine and up to 30 days in jail. ⚖️ Once the amount exceeds an ounce, the potential charge can become possession with intent to distribute.

Larger quantities can lead to trafficking charges. South Carolina also treats each growing ma*****na plant as the equivalent of one pound of ma*****na when determining the amount involved. 🌱 That means the number of plants can significantly affect the charge someone faces.

McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. represents people facing drug charges in Myrtle Beach. Whether an allegation involves ma*****na, co***ne, he**in, fentanyl, or another narcotic, our team can review the circumstances and help you understand the legal process. 📋

If you are visiting South Carolina, do not assume something permitted in your home state is permitted here. Facing a drug charge while on vacation? Contact our team with questions about your specific situation.