Being able to drive is vitally important to most people in South Carolina.Losing your driver’s license can have a devastating impact on you and your family. Living without a license isn’t just an inconvenience.It can make the difference between maintaining a job and unemployment. That’s why restoring your driver’s license after a DUI arrest is […]
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DUI Defense Lawyer J. Taylor Bell Recognized in Best of Columbia 2018 Awards
Attorney with The Jeffcoat Firm in Columbia and Lexington voted first place in the category of Best DUI Law Firm or Attorney. COLUMBIA, SC, July31, 2018/24-7PressRelease/ –South Carolina criminal defense attorney J. Taylor Bell has been voted the winner of the category of Best DUI Law Firm or Attorney in the Best of Columbia 2018 […]
NURSING and the LAW: Getting and Protecting Your License: What you need to know
Your nursing license was earned by hard work, knowledge and dedication. Those same qualities are needed when it comes to protecting your license. You need knowledge and the guiding hand of informed counsel when facing the difficult issues that often come with disciplinary challenges. *If you are seeking a license or renewal, it is also […]
What You Should Do If Contacted by an LLR investigator
If you are a licensed professional in South Carolina and have been contacted by a South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation (LLR) investigator, it means that a complaint was made against you. It also means that the LRR believes it warrants further inquiry. You need to face this issue, but it is crucial […]
Is it Possible for Me to Apply for a DUI Expungement in South Carolina?
Most DUI lawyers in Lexington, South Carolina, will have dealt with this one question from their clients at least once in their career: Is it possible for me to expunge my DUI charges? The answer is both Yes and No. DUI penalty expungement in Lexington, SC can take place, but only if your case has […]
What Are the Common DUI and DWI Tests in Columbia, SC?
DUI tests are routinely administered by police authorities when there is sufficient motive to suspect that somebody is driving under the influence of alcohol. Also known as sobriety tests, these inspections come in two main types: field sobriety tests and chemical tests. The NHTSA or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has approved three field DUI […]
I’m Facing Legal Action. How Do I Protect My Professional License in Columbia, South Carolina?
Depending on your chosen vocation, you may or may not have to obtain a professional license to perform the duties of your job. When you live in Columbia, South Carolina, if your chosen profession requires a professional license, you will be very familiar with the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. This agency […]
How Can I Keep My Columbia, South Carolina Medical License?
In this day and age, more and more people want to hold someone accountable for everything that goes wrong in their lives. As a result, physicians and other medical professionals are often the target of lawsuits and other legal actions when medical treatments do not end with favorable results. South Carolina adheres to the rule […]
What Does a Complaint Mean for My SC Accountancy License?
In order to practice as an accountant, a candidate has to apply to the South Carolina Board of Accountancy for a license. This license can only be obtained after demonstrating experience either: Through full-time or part-time employment Teaching experience at a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or another […]
How Can I Lose My Teaching License in South Carolina?
To obtain a teaching license in South Carolina, a teacher has to meet minimum certification requirements which include: Having a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or from an institution approved by the State Board of Education or an institution that has programs approved by NCATE. Completion of a teacher preparation program […]
