Sometimes shortened to just "certiorari," writ of certiorari comes from the Latin, "to be fully informed." Without a doubt, it's a good idea for anyone in South Carolina who's received an unfavorable ruling in court to be fully informed on how this legal process...
The holidays are a time for celebration with family and friends. They are also a time when police and sheriff's deputies aggressively pull over drivers and seek to arrest them on drunk driving charges. This happens every year in Greenville and throughout South...
Being arrested on criminal charges in South Carolina can be frightening. One of the worst things that can happen is receiving a conviction if you know the offense wasn’t nearly as serious or you’re completely innocent. In either situation, you should know how to file...
Mass shootings are only a fraction of gun violence but are in the news often. Criminal law covers gun violence, assault and murder in Greenville, South Carolina. Gun violence has been lowering for decades. During the pandemic, there was a 21% increase. The 50 largest...
In South Carolina, you have a right to go about your business without being harassed or intimidated. However, there are occasions when a person may have civil or criminal charges brought against him or her for just that reason. Malicious prosecution occurs when...
The legal status of cannabis has been thrown in and out of limbo, having been legalized in numerous states while remaining federally illegal. If you're traveling out of state, it's important to know which regulations to follow to stay on the right side of the law. For...
One of the most distinguishing features of our American government is the rights of our citizens. Perhaps more than any other nation, our constitutional system protects us against violations by our government of our basic human rights. Nowhere are these right more...
If you have ever watched a crime movie or TV show, you have heard it. If you have ever been arrested in Greenville, the officer said it to you -- or else they should have. It's the Miranda warning. Though the exact wording differs from state to state, it always...
Fraud of any kind on the federal level is a serious crime that has severe consequences for those who get entangled in it. South Carolina residents who have been accused of fraud in the health care sector need to know the laws surrounding this offense. With federal...
The RICO Act prohibits organizations from running secretive, illegal businesses behind closed doors. This law allows anyone to bring criminal or civil charges against organized groups that commit white-collar crimes. The law is used regularly to combat a wide range of...
