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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...
While things like instant messaging and email exist, people continue to use the mail to send physical letters and documents across America. Mailboxes allow people to receive mail and remain mainstay fixtures in any home. But mailboxes, especially the type that’s...
Pranks can be good fun if they don’t end with someone hurt. But some malicious pranks have crossed the line into criminal territory because they’ve led to severe injuries and even deaths. One such prank is swatting. A criminal offense that has gained notoriety in...
Racketeering is a term often used for organized criminal enterprises that take illegal measures to operate. Both federal and state laws enforce legal protections against this type of crime. The federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) qualifies...
If you face one or more federal charges in South Carolina, then you will go through a federal criminal trial. These trials often take less time than state cases, so you may want to be diligent in planning your defense. Initial appearance An initial appearance occurs...
When a federal prosecutor has reason to believe you have committed a crime in South Carolina, they will conduct their investigations and present their evidence to the grand jury. If the grand jury finds that evidence convincing enough, they will issue an indictment so...
It is natural to try to minimize your tax liability. Structuring your finances to reduce your taxes is a perfectly legitimate way to manage your affairs. However, there are limits to how you can go about decreasing your taxes. Though tax avoidance and evasion sound...
Facing an indictment of any kind in South Carolina is cause for serious concern. This is the kind of position that no one wants to find themselves in. The fact that you are under an indictment from the federal government just adds to the nightmare. However, there are...
The federal criminal justice system consists of several organizational units. All are built on the function of detecting, investigating and preventing criminality. Across South Carolina and other states, agencies seek to apprehend offenders and hold them under federal...
If you are found in unlawful possession of a deadly weapon in South Carolina, the court can charge you under state and federal laws. Both governments have their own ways of dealing with weapon charges. Here's a look at federal penalties for weapons violations. The...