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Navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system can be daunting, especially when facing charges that could fall under state or federal jurisdiction. Understanding the key differences between federal and state criminal defense is crucial for anyone involved...
Facing a criminal investigation is undoubtedly upsetting. The weight of potential charges hangs heavily, and the uncertainty and fear people feel can lead to missteps. In South Carolina, pre-charge investigations are a critical phase where individuals must tread...
The legal system can be a labyrinth, and receiving a subpoena for a state grand jury investigation can be a particularly confusing experience. State grand jury investigations are serious legal matters that can significantly impact individuals and organizations....
Certain letters received in the mail can be an indicator of major legal challenges to come. For example, some people receive letters during tax season indicating that they must undergo an audit due to discrepancies in their tax records. There are other types of...
Tax evasion and tax fraud are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, their meanings and impacts are distinct. Both involve intentional wrongdoing related to taxes but diverge in their specific definitions, consequences and legal ramifications. Educating...
Robbery is the use of force or intimidation to take another person’s property. This use of violence, or threat of violence, makes the offense more serious than ordinary theft. But some U.S. states also use the term robbery to define a crime committed in the direct...
There is a lot for you to think about when you’re being charged or investigated for a crime. One of the most important things to keep in mind and make an effort to understand is due process. Due process is included in the U.S. Constitution to prevent states from...
In South Carolina, stealing another person’s car is a larceny offense. The penalties for such a crime depend on the stolen vehicle’s price, with the lightest sentence possible being 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for a vehicle worth $2,000 or less. However, a...
Arson is a crime involving the intentional burning of property intending to cause damage. It’s also considered one of the more severe crimes to charge someone with, because fire can quickly destroy properties and lives. South Carolina has laws against arson, and the...
Murder is when a person kills an individual with a conscious intent to cause death or serious bodily harm. The person accused of murder should have had malice aforethought, meaning they planned on executing the criminal act and went through with it. In South Carolina,...