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Most people assume that insider trading is illegal, but there is a type that is actually legal. It's important for South Carolina residents to understand the difference between legal and illegal insider trading to avoid problems with the law. Legal insider trading The...
Investment fraud in Greenville, South Carolina, is a type of white-collar crime that deceives investors for profit. They mostly involve the illegal trading or selling of financial tools, such as stocks and bonds. There are several common types of investment fraud...
Being charged with a crime in South Carolina is a very serious situation even when it is only at the misdemeanor level. Jail time can still be ordered in many cases, not to mention significant fines, and the conviction creates a criminal history that is often hard to...
Citizens over 65 years old, people with disabilities and those earning a low income can use Medicare in South Carolina to pay for their health care needs. This national health insurance program is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. While...
Federal white-collar crimes have the potential to carry stiff penalties. These crimes include mail fraud and wire fraud as well as conspiracy to commit mail fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The recent case of the former CEO and board chairman of SCANA...
Embezzlement is an example of a white-collar crime that commonly involves an employee. In many cases, an employee in South Carolina or another state has been entrusted with the money or assets but steals or misuses them for themselves, but an employer can also...
In the United States, the government can't deprive you of your rights without going through due process. The court system in South Carolina and the rest of the U.S. is essentially based on due process. Under this system, everyone has the right to a fair trial, even if...
Under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, each of us is protected against “unreasonable search and seizure” by law enforcement. Most of the time, this means that an officer must obtain a search warrant before conducting a search of you or your property....
When you see red flashing lights in your rearview mirror, a sense of dread probably comes over you. Maybe you were speeding. Maybe you drove through a red light. You hope you aren’t driving drunk or high if you’re now on your way home after partying with friends....
Those going through the court system for the first time may be surprised at how many stages there are within the process. One of the first steps you may encounter includes the preliminary hearing. In North Carolina, judges have this step in place to determine if there...