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In South Carolina, THC-at-birth charges almost always get dismissed. But cash bond, jail time, and lost months still cost mothers. Erin Bailey on what dismissed doesn't undo.

In 2021, South Carolina started using cord blood drug tests on newborns. They reach back further and flag more, but have they ever been proven in court? Erin Bailey explains.

In South Carolina, one positive THC test at birth can become a felony, even from legal CBD. Erin Bailey on how this started, and why the science isn't there.

Out-of-state visitors get traffic citations on the SC coast more often than you might think. Before you pay or book a return trip, Georgetown attorney Erin Bailey explains what your options actually are and what paying a ticket could mean for your record back home.

A jury convicted him. The case looked closed. Then the state’s highest court said start over. Here’s what actually happened, and what the Murdaugh retrial comes down to.

Erin Bailey has been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list for the second consecutive year. The recognition comes as EB Law celebrates its 10-year anniversary of criminal defense and personal injury advocacy in Georgetown, SC.

Before you pay that traffic ticket, make sure you understand what you are actually agreeing to. Georgetown attorney Erin Bailey explains how SC's points system works, what a guilty plea really means, and why one conversation with a defense attorney is worth having first.

A felony arrest affects the whole family — not just the person charged. Georgetown attorney Erin Bailey breaks down what families need to know in the first critical hours and days, from bond hearings to finding the right legal help.

A first misdemeanor charge can feel overwhelming, especially if you have never dealt with the court system before. Georgetown attorney Erin Bailey walks you through what the next 60 days typically look like — and what decisions matter most along the way.

When someone understands right from wrong but can’t control their actions because of mental illness, South Carolina law allows for a Guilty, But Mentally Ill verdict. In Part 3 of our series, learn what that means and how it impacts sentencing and treatment.

Preliminary hearings and initial appearances sound similar, but they serve very different purposes in a South Carolina criminal case. Learn what each step means, what to expect, and why having an attorney early on matters.

Criminal responsibility asks what was happening in a person’s mind at the time of a crime. Part 2 of our series, this post explains how South Carolina evaluates the insanity defense, how forensic exams work, and what an NGRI finding really means.