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Let us say that law enforcement arrested you on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, specifically marijuana, after you T-boned another vehicle at an intersection.You are a college student, and this is your first offense. You do not know what to expect or...
There are many kinds of fraud and they are classified as a white collar crime.One example of this sort of criminal activity is insurance fraud, which is on the rise in South Carolina. What exactly is insurance fraud? Could a judge find you guilty of such a crime?...
In South Carolina, a judge may issue a warrant for your arrest if someone accuses you of committing a crime. A judge needs probable cause to grant an arrest warrant, protecting your Fourth Amendment rights against unlawful arrest.Having a warrant out for your...
The American judicial system is complex. In fact, most U.S. lawyers go to school for at least seven years to become proficient in the law. If you face criminal charges, though, you must think about the quality of your legal representation. The Sixth Amendment to...
Opioid abuse is a real crisis in America. Due to the soaring rates of addiction and overdose, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared the epidemic an emergency for public health in 2017 and created a plan to increase education, support and...
Anyone facing an embezzlement charge in South Carolina should not overlook the seriousness of the matter. Without a proper defense, the prosecution can present evidence and statements to escalate the allegations into a white-collar criminal conviction. An arrest alone...
Lawmakers in South Carolina continue to crack down on those convicted of assault or battery. Earlier this year, lawmakers passed H.3063, which makes it a felony to threaten or assault someone on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age or other...
Having a criminal record can haunt you, and it can potentially impact numerous areas of your life. Your criminal record can, for example, potentially prevent you from securing certain jobs, and it may, too, present barriers with regard to where you can live, among...
Anyone can make a mistake that results in criminal charges, but younger people are especially vulnerable to participating in actions they do not realize can have serious consequences, especially if their peers influence them. South Carolina residents who spend time...
Texting while driving is an ongoing problem in every state, including South Carolina.If you are texting and cause an accident that results in the death of another person, law enforcement can charge you with involuntary manslaughter. What exactly does this mean? Murder...