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South Carolina raised the penalties for firing a gun into an occupied home or vehicle and made both violent offenses. Here's what changed.

South Carolina's new law lets domestic violence victims who share a lease with their abuser end it early without penalty. Here's who qualifies and how.

South Carolina raised the age for homicide by child abuse from 11 to 18. Here's what the law requires, what it carries, and why the change matters.

SC victims of intimate image disclosure can now sue. Attorney Erin Bailey explains the new civil law, damages up to $10,000, and filing anonymously.

SC's new Fargo's Law makes harming a police K-9 or horse a felony with up to 15 years. Attorney Erin Bailey breaks down the penalties and what's covered.

Georgetown voters named Erin Bailey Law best in criminal defense and DUI for 2026, earning five Readers' Choice honors in the firm's tenth year.

South Carolina just made mail theft its own crime. Here's what the new law covers, and why the penalties may be more serious than you expect.

South Carolina is ending free metered parking for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients on October 6, 2026. Here's what's changing and when.

After her CBS Sunday Morning appearance, attorney Erin Bailey makes the argument that got cut. THC arrests at birth are chilling prenatal care in SC.

Scammers are calling SC families with fake bail demands after arrests. Attorney Erin Bailey explains how the bond scam works and how to post bond safely.

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.