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Speak Up - Questions and Answers are grouped into key areas of the law. Follow the links below to see Q & As  in these topics:

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	Arrested (56 questions)
	Can i be arrested for being a designated driver, if all i have is a permit, but the person im driving for is 21?
	You probably cannot get in trouble for being a designated driver, as long as you are following al... more »

	Banking (7 questions)
	What's so bad about credit cards?
	Credit cards are not the same as cash - you may have to pay annual fees and other charges to use the... more »

	Bullying (2 questions)
	Is it illegal to bully?
	South Carolina law addresses bullying, but leaves it up to the schools to figure out what the pun... more »

	Contracts (13 questions)
	What is a contract?
	A contract is "an agreement between two or more parties creating obligations that are enforc... more »

	Credit (4 questions)
	What is collateral?
	Collateral is an item of value that is accepted by the lender to be used to pay back the loan if ... more »

	Crime (111 questions)
	What is the sentence for computer hacking?
	A federal law, the Computer Abuse and Fraud Act (47 USC 1030), provides that the maximum penalty ... more »

	Curfew (13 questions)
	If I get arrested for the curfew, what will happen. Will you get handcuffed?
	As usual with law enforcement, there is not a one-line answer. Everything depends on the specific... more »

	Drinking (60 questions)
	What is the law regarding the duplication of holograms(from drivers licenses) on credit card size laminate pouches being sold for non-illegal use? What about holograms that look close in resemblance to a states hologram, but is different in a few ways?
	What you are describing is the manufacture of a fake ID.  This is illegal in South Carolina.... more »

	Driving (145 questions)
	if i get in a accident and the car is in my name and i have no insurance is my father liable
	If you are a minor then your father may be liable for the damages if your father was th... more »

	Emancipation (39 questions)
	i was 14 when i got pregnant with my son. the father was 19 at the time. my mom knew before i got pregnant that i was having sex with him but now that i have a child with him she will not allow him to come see me or our son. she believes that she can get the rights of my child. also. i did not put the father on the birth cert. because she said the state would press charges. What are my rights, what are the fathers rights, and what rights does my mom have in this? is this a good qualifacation to get emancipated?
	First, as the mother of the child, you have rights to the custody of your son.  You also hav... more »

	Family (182 questions)
	Am i able to leave home at age 17 if i wanted to or if i was married
	If you want to leave home at the age of 17, you would need your parents' permission.  If you... more »

	Government (3 questions)
	What steps would you take to propose a law?
	You need to speak with your local representative. For a bill to be passed it must be written and sp... more »

	Guns and Weapons (35 questions)
	Why don't kids have the right to carry guns?
	Basically, the law assumes that people under a certain age are not responsible enough to handle c... more »

	Housing (24 questions)
	If I break a lease, what amount can I be sued for?
	You can probably be sued for: • All unpaid rent. • Any physical damage, ... more »

	Illegal Substances (56 questions)
	What is the penalty for a juvenile offender in possession of drug paraphernalia? What classification is this crime?
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	Jury Duty (16 questions)
	Once I have responded and appeared for jury service... what's next?
	Once you are in the jury assembly room, names are chosen at random from those who have appeared for ... more »

	Legal Profession (12 questions)
	how old do i have to be to become a lawyer?
	In most States, including SC, you must be at least 21 to sit for the Bar exam. ... more »

	Marriage (18 questions)
	What kinds of protection can an abused spouse receive from a court while a divorce is pending?
	When a divorce action is filed, the court can issue an order stating that neither party can bothe... more »

	Other (323 questions)
	Is there still a penalty for using a fake ID to get into a bar to see a concert but not buy alcohol?
	Yes, using and possessing a fake ID carries the same penalties whether the person is trying to bu... more »

	School (154 questions)
	Iif my brother steals somthing at school and the police want to search the house, can they search my private lockbox that i bought?
	Yes, if they have a valid search warrant, then the police can search any area that could possibly... more »

	Sexual Assault and Misconduct (62 questions)
	If a 12 Year old rape victim testified, does a screen have to be placed in front of the victim?
	Actually, the victim does not need to be in the court room at all.  16-3-660 allows a judge ... more »

	Trouble (16 questions)
	Oh come on - I just grabbed her butt - so what's the big deal?
	The big deal is that what you have done could be considered criminal sexual conduct in the third ... more »

	Turning 18 (1 questions)
	What can happen if I do not register with the Selective Service?
	Men who do not register could be prosecuted and, if convicted, fined up to $250,000 and/or serve ... more »

	Vandalism and Property Damage (12 questions)
	Is egging somebody's house a crime?
	Yes, egging someone's house would be a crime.  More specifically, it would be vandalism.&nbs... more »

	Violence (45 questions)
	Does Domestic Violence fall in the same category as assault?
	Domestic Violence is a more serious form of assault and battery.  Domestic Violence is consi... more »

	Voting (5 questions)
	When were women granted the right to vote?
	On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, granting women the right... more »

	Work and Employment (55 questions)
	How many breaks at work are required by law?
	Zero.  There are no provisions in South Carolina or Federal law which require... more »