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...
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Month: May 2020
When does a drug crime change from a state to a federal charge?
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...
Attorney faces white collar crimes for using inside information
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....
An overview of the criminal appeals process
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...
