Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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Probate is the legal process of wrapping up the affairs of a deceased person and transferring his property to next of kin or via the instructions of his will. The process ensures that creditors of the deceased are paid, assets are accounted for, and title and assets are transferred to new owners. This process is overseen Read More …
This summer the Spartanburg County Council formed a ‘Citizen Committee’ to review complaints of firearms discharge in the County and determine if an ordinance was necessary to limit or control the actions of residents. This week, the Committee wrapped up its meetings and recommended no changes to the County’s ordinances. In coming to this conclusion, the Read More …
Where can I carry a pistol in my car is a common question I hear. As always, the first answer is it depends. State laws affect this right greatly, and for this article we will focus only on South Carolina law. It also makes a difference whether you have a Concealed Weapons Permit or the Read More …
Earlier we examined what rights a person engaged in open carry has regarding stops by police. There I noted that a traffic stop is a bit different animal. A traffic stop starts with an observation by the police of a criminal infraction. The nature of that infraction is normally minor and the stop is not a Read More …
If you want to open carry a firearm, you best be polite. It also helps to know the law, your rights, and what to expect. To that end, we discuss Constitutional limitations on police actions where open carrying is legal. (NOTE: Not every police officer will know, recognize, and respect your Constitutional Rights. We all know Read More …