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Facing accusations of theft on the job is not something to take lightly. When these charges fall under the white-collar category of embezzlement, they may become even more serious.Embezzlement is a form of fraud whereby a person steals money entrusted to him or her at...
The end of the year is fast approaching, meaning that the most popular season is around the corner. Usually, this means there is more charity and kindness going around.On the other hand, it is also when the rates of certain crimes go up. These are just a few of the...
If you want to challenge the results of your conviction, your attorney could explore post-conviction relief for you in the trial court where your case was originally heard.When you file as the “applicant,” the court will approve a new attorney to assist in...
Some types of violent crime are rising in South Carolina and across the country, according to the 2019 National Crime Victimization Survey. The report was issued by the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics. Researchers asked people if they were victims...
A South Carolina jury deliberated for a little over three hours Aug. 27 before finding a 24-year-old man guilty of the 2014 murder of Lexington County teenager. The judge then sentenced the man to the state mandatory minimum of 30 years in prison. He was given a...
Online privacy is a hot-button issue in South Carolina and around the country, and technology companies have been dragged over the coals by the media when they have sold confidential information to unscrupulous third parties or allowed malicious hackers to gain access...
South Carolina residents facing federal drug charges can potentially face a wide range of penalties, should those charges ultimately lead to convictions. Some of those penalties can have far-reaching effects on their personal and professional lives. If you are among...
Juries in South Carolina and around the country tend to find eyewitness testimony extremely persuasive, and this is especially true when witnesses are able to identify criminal defendants with confidence. However, the way that police departments conduct suspect...
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?...