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When you’re required to pay taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, it’s best to have a plan in place for doing so as accurately as possible. Yes, you may make mistakes every now and again, but the right strategy will help you avoid this. The one thing you never want...
Police in South Carolina reported that an investigation into an armed robbery in Laurens County on the morning of June 5 led to the discovery of a methamphetamine production facility and the arrest of five people. The events unfolded at a residence on North Old...
An 18-year-old South Carolina teen who was being sought in connection with a fatal shooting turned himself in to the York County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, the Rock Hill resident might be charged with murder. He faces a sentence of between 30 years and...
People in South Carolina might have heard about the college admissions scandal that involved wealthy, famous people accused of buying their children's way into elite schools. Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were two of the last holdouts in the case....
South Carolinians must be careful with their stock trading if they are in possession of material nonpublic information. If they act on it, they could be charged with the crime of insider trading. This is exactly what happened to an attorney for Apple who allegedly...
If you were to compare the schedule of Controlled Substances for the state of South Carolina and the federal government, you will find substantial overlap. For the most part, the same substances are illegal at both the state and federal level. South Carolina has not...
For South Carolina residents who are confronted by white-collar crime charges, it is important to understand the potential long-term consequences for a conviction. These allegations often involve those who are professionals in their field of finance, law and business....
If a trial court in South Carolina makes an error during a criminal proceeding, it may be possible to appeal the ruling. However, the party who wishes to appeal must be able to show that the mistake was substantial or material. In other words, the mistake must have...
Domestic violence is an example of a violent offense in the State of South Carolina. The potential consequences vary based on the specific facts of the case. However, a person facing a domestic violence charge has the right to a trial. They may also receive a...
Even while states across the country are legalizing cannabis, you can still face serious criminal penalties in South Carolina for marijuana possession and other types of drug crimes. Relatively small amounts of drugs can lead to criminal charges that can affect your...