Dealing with stalking or harassment issues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?
Whether you’re accused or feeling troubled by someone else, Chambers Law is here to lend a hand. With over 20 years of experience, we know these situations can feel heavy, but they don’t have to define your future.
Call 843-449-0420 today for a free consultation.
Sorting Out Accusations
If someone’s pointed the finger at you for stalking or harassment, it can mean facing time away—up to 15 years depending on the details. But every story has two sides. Chambers Law can spot ways to ease your case.
Maybe it’s a misunderstanding or the facts don’t quite fit South Carolina’s laws (S.C. Code § 16-3-1700). We’ll dig in, build your defense, and aim to lighten or lift the charges so you can move forward.
Stopping Unwanted Attention
Feeling uneasy because someone won’t leave you alone? We can point you in the right direction to obtain a restraining order. South Carolina lets you ask a local magistrate for one if someone’s crossing the line—repeated messages, showing up uninvited, or worse. Chambers Law will guide you through filing a complaint, proving what’s happening, and getting the protection you need, fast if it’s urgent.
What’s Stalking and Harassment in SC?
The state sees these as repeated actions—words, texts, or following—that upset or scare someone without a good reason. Here’s how they break down:
- Second-Degree Harassment: Unwanted calls, emails, or texts that rattle someone. Could mean up to 30 days away, or a year if there’s a past record or a broken order.
- First-Degree Harassment: Takes it further—following, hanging around someone’s home or work, or even damaging their stuff. Up to 3 years, or 5 with a prior mark.
- Stalking: The big one, meant to spark real fear—like threats to hurt someone or their family, or damage their property. Up to 5 years, 10 with an order in place, or 15 if it’s not your first time.
We’ll look at where your case lands and work to keep things fair—whether defending you or shielding you.
How We Step In
At Chambers Law, we’re all about support:
- If You’re Accused: We’ll check the details—did it really happen that way? Was it intentional? We’ll stand up for you to reduce or drop the trouble.
- If You’re Worried: Need a restraining order? We’ll file the papers, show the magistrate what’s going on, and push for quick help—emergency hearings within 24 hours if it’s bad, or a full hearing soon after.
- If Someone’s Seeking an Order Against You: We’ll help you respond, making sure your side’s heard so any order is fair or avoided.
Breaking an order adds up to 30 days on its own, so we’ll keep you on the right path either way.
Why It Matters
These cases can shake up your life – time away from home, a record that sticks, or just feeling unsafe. Stalking’s about fear (think threats to you or loved ones), while harassment ranges from annoying messages to creepy visits. Chambers Law knows Horry County’s courts and uses their mastery of the law to protect your peace, whether you’re defending or seeking relief.
