Author: Maya Johnson
What is the difference between tax evasion and tax fraud?
Tax evasion and tax fraud are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, their meanings and impacts are distinct. Both …
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Places where firearms are prohibited and the risks of violations
In South Carolina, owning a gun comes with responsibilities and restrictions. While the state allows lawful owners to carry guns, …
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Is purse snatching considered robbery?
Robbery is the use of force or intimidation to take another person’s property. This use of violence, or threat of …
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Things you can expect as a result of due process in the U.S.
There is a lot for you to think about when you’re being charged or investigated for a crime. One of …
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Carjacking – when auto theft turns violent
In South Carolina, stealing another person’s car is a larceny offense. The penalties for such a crime depend on the …
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When does arson become a federal offense?
Arson is a crime involving the intentional burning of property intending to cause damage. It’s also considered one of the …
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Why are eyewitness testimonies often unreliable?
There are various ways that evidence is gathered to convict criminals and narrow down suspect lists in South Carolina. However, …
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When false murder charges lead to death
Murder is when a person kills an individual with a conscious intent to cause death or serious bodily harm. The …
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Is it a crime to vandalize and destroy mailboxes?
While things like instant messaging and email exist, people continue to use the mail to send physical letters and documents …
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Can you get a criminal charge for shooting blanks in public?
Shooting blanks means firing a gun loaded with cartridges that don’t have bullets. People often shoot blanks for simulation or …
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