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Watson Fowler Legal Blog

Stay informed with practical guidance on criminal defense, personal injury, and related legal issues in South Carolina. Our blog covers what clients often ask us about investigations, charges, court process, and protecting your rights.

Your own policy covers you. South Carolina requires uninsured motorist coverage in every auto policy sold here, so a driver with no insurance does not leave you empty-handed. Watson Fowler handles those claims for Greenville drivers who assumed they had no options. Where the Money Comes From When the Other...

South Carolina gives you three years from the date of the crash to bring a car accident claim or civil lawsuit, and shorter deadlines apply when a government vehicle or agency is involved. At Watson Fowler, our car accident attorneys handle Greenville claims, whether the clock just started ticking or...

If you are under investigation or charged with drug offenses, it is important to understand that some cases can move from state court to federal court depending on the circumstances. Working with our Greenville criminal defense attorney at Watson Fowler Attorneys at Law can help you determine whether your case...

If you have been accused of harming a household member, it is critical to understand your legal rights and options. Working with our Greenville domestic violence attorney at Watson Fowler Attorneys at Law can help you navigate these serious allegations and begin building a strong defense. Domestic violence charges in...

As criminal defense lawyers in Greenville and Upstate South Carolina, we routinely handle bond hearings (or bail hearings). A bond hearing is usually the first thing that occurs when a person is arrested in South Carolina. After an accused is booked at a jail, a bond judge will hear the...

In the State of South Carolina, a Power of Attorney (“POA”) is a legal document that conveys to another written authority to assist you, either immediately or upon a future condition, regarding financial decisions while you are alive. The person appointed powers under a Power of Attorney is called an...

As Greenville defense attorneys, Joe Watson and Brann Fowler frequently appear at preliminary or “probable cause” hearings for our clients. In the State of South Carolina, anyone arrested for felony charges, as well as for misdemeanor charges, has the right to a preliminary hearing. However, if a hearing is not...

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