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...
If you were falsely convicted of a crime in South Carolina, you probably want to appeal your case. Before you can have your case heard by an appellate court, you will have to prove that there was an error made in your trial. Here are the four basic errors that can be...
Wire fraud charges have become increasingly common in South Carolina and across the country, especially as more people rely on the internet or mobile messaging to find investment opportunities or market financial offerings. A wire fraud charge includes allegations of...
When most people hear the term "conspiracy," they think of men in sunglasses that are covertly committing a variety of nefarious crimes. However, the truth is far more mundane: Conspiracy is a real crime, and there are a number of factors that go into a conspiracy...
"Taking money without permission" might serve as a general description of various criminal activities. Theft might be the South Carolina crime that comes to people's minds first when discussing "stealing money," but embezzlement involves taking the same illegal...
Every state in the union has specific gun laws that govern ownership and usage, and law enforcement officials are very serious about gun law compliance. South Carolina is no exception. Even having a gun for some individuals can result in criminal charges when found by...
Inchoate crimes come in three varieties: attempted, solicited and conspired. Inchoate crimes are crimes that were planned but never fully happened for one reason for another. For example, attempted murder is an inchoate crime. Conspiracies by organized groups that are...
In the eyes of South Carolina law, an overt act is an action or behavior linked to a crime. The act can be seemingly innocent but part of the preparation or active furtherance of criminality. Prosecutors can present the act in court as evidence of a defendant's...
Your criminal case did not work out in your favor. A South Carolina jury declared you guilty. However, you don’t think you got a fair chance. You might have grounds for criminal appeals if your attorney’s assistance wasn’t up to par. The court decides if you can claim...
Ineffective assistance of counsel is a term used by a defendant when their attorney fails to perform their duties competently. It's a violation of the Sixth Amendment that calls for a fair trial. In a successful claim, the jury often overturns the conviction. In South...
