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Computer technology has made check fraud schemes increasingly easy to pull off for criminals. For example, with desktop publishing, it is possible to copy and manipulate documents of all kinds to the perpetrator’s advantage. On the other hand, someone could...
To combat the so-called "war on drugs," Congress passed severe sentencing laws in the 1980s and 1990s. Regardless of a person's circumstances or the scenario, an individual found with certain traces of marijuana, cocaine or any other type of illegally controlled...
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, is a federal law designed to combat organized crime. A major component of this law is the legal ability to hold participants liable for the acts of others. In a typical organized crime scheme,...
Besides supplying you with shelter and storage, your home provides privacy, and you want to be sure that what you do inside your home remains private unless you choose to do otherwise. Even if you are engaging in illegal activity, you have the right for law...
If you ever go through the unfortunate experience of getting pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, you were probably asked to take a breath test. This is done using a device called a breathalyzer, and the test itself is performed to reveal your blood...
If you have ever been convicted of a drug-related crime in South Carolina, you may have been offered participation in drug court as an alternative to serving time behind bars. Drug courts are highly regulated programs that aim to help keep you out of jail and off...
Quick, imagine someone driving drunk. Okay, who did you picture? If you are like many people, you imagined a man, maybe in his 30s, or perhaps you conjured a college student-still male. There is probably a reason you envisioned a man; after all, the fact is that men...
When you have been caught and charged with committing an illegal activity, you may believe your future has been ruined. Although any negative interaction with law enforcement or the judicial system may present difficulties for you later in life, it is not the same as...
A significant part of a trial is the testimony of witnesses who saw you commit the criminal activity of which you are accused, or who have other relevant information. Witnesses may be beneficial when they are there to help your cause but can be harmful when they are...