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AI-generated images and deepfakes are now part of South Carolina’s child exploitation laws. Criminal defense lawyer Erin Bailey explains the major updates - and what they could mean for future investigations and prosecutions.

South Carolina now considers it a felony to distribute fentanyl that leads to someone’s death. Criminal defense lawyer Erin Bailey breaks down what the new law covers, how it could be applied, and why proving guilt won’t be so straightforward.

Each year, South Carolina’s legislative session brings legal changes that affect everyday people across the state. In this ongoing...

South Carolina has increased the penalties for failure to stop for law enforcement. Learn what’s changing, what counts as a high-speed pursuit, and how this law could turn a small mistake into a serious felony.

Holding your phone while driving will soon be illegal in South Carolina. Get the facts on what’s allowed, what’s not, how the law affects enforcement, and when citations begin under the state’s new distracted driving law.

South Carolina is cracking down on coordinated theft with a new Organized Retail Crime law. Find out what counts as a “smash and grab,” how charges are prosecuted, and what penalties offenders now face.

For the first time, South Carolina has officially criminalized the act of sharing intimate images without consent - including those created using artificial intelligence.

When a former police chief was arrested for robbing two banks, the headlines came fast. But behind the shock was a far more complicated story - one Erin Bailey was determined to tell, in court and beyond.

Most people just pay the fine. We took a $210 traffic ticket to a jury trial - and won. Here's why it matters more than you think.

Erin Bailey, founder of Erin Bailey Law, has been selected to the 2025 Super Lawyers® list, a distinction that recognizes outstanding attorneys across the country who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Think Delta-8 is legal in SC? Think again. If it tests above 0.3% THC, it could mean criminal charges. Here’s what you need to know.

High stakes. Thin evidence. Erin Bailey's sharp defense in State v. Bellamy turned doubt into freedom.