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Federal drug laws in the United States are primarily governed by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which classifies drugs into five schedules based on their potential for abuse and medical use. Federal laws often impose stricter penalties than state and local laws,...
A number of factors may impact the reliability of eyewitness testimony, which may lead to innocent people being convicted of crimes they did not commit. Often, law enforcement officers in South Carolina, and elsewhere, use statements from eyewitnesses as key evidence...
There are several factors that will immediately elevate a misdemeanor DUI to become a felony charge. In early September of this year, a 23-year-old woman was driving eastbound on Interstate 26 near Lexington, South Carolina. Law enforcement officers report that the...
South Carolina lawmakers are weighing bills that would legalize all medical marijuana, sparing patients from serious penalties imposed under state law. From 2008 to 2012, the rate of marijuana-related arrests rose faster in South Carolina than in any other state,...
Breath tests are often used to determine whether people in South Carolina have been drinking but evidence suggests they may not be accurate. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety reports that almost 27,000 arrests were made in the state last year for drinking...
Residents in South Carolina who have been arrested and charged with sexual crimes against children should understand the different types of charges and potential consequences. There are several different types of criminal charges that can be faced in South Carolina...
Federal officials are increasing their efforts against healthcare fraud as demonstrated by recent crackdowns. In recent years the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal agencies have significantly increased their efforts in combating Medicare and Medicaid fraud....
There are several factors that can lead a jury to wrongfully convict an innocent person of a crime. Not everyone who receives a jail or prison sentence is guilty of committing a crime. A number of people who are currently sitting behind bars are actually innocent, and...
The difficulty of defending against criminal charges, the risk of wrongful conviction and the consequences of a conviction make hiring a lawyer advisable. Each year, thousands of people in Greenville and other parts of South Carolina face accusations of criminal...
There are various ways that evidence is gathered to convict criminals and narrow down suspect lists in South Carolina. However, eyewitness testimonies have been proven to be highly problematic, and their flaws have only become apparent over time. The shortcomings of...