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Every driver's education program in South Carolina teaches teenagers who want to get their license about traffic safety laws. Education about alcohol impairment is mandatory for those who want to get their license. A significant blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will...
Securities fraud is a serious offense that has affected many people in Greenville, South Carolina over the past ten years. It is not investigated in the same way as many other crimes. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the organization tasked with...
When a federal prosecutor has reason to believe you have committed a crime in South Carolina, they will conduct their investigations and present their evidence to the grand jury. If the grand jury finds that evidence convincing enough, they will issue an indictment so...
People fear identity theft for good reasons. Once someone gains access to private, privileged information, many unauthorized actions could take place. Procuring names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers may lead to illegally accessing bank accounts...
Insider trading allegations typically involve someone with information about a business or a major transaction either using that information for personal financial gain or sharing it with others who then use it for investing purposes. Those who work in executive roles...
When someone is charged with first-degree murder in South Carolina, it typically involves allegations that are quite significant. The person could also face severe consequences if they are convicted of the crime. While murder is a crime that involves taking the life...
Most people are aware that it's probably not a good idea to share your prescription drugs with another person, particularly narcotics. Opioid medications can trigger unforeseen severe and dangerous side effects if taken by another person. A person can also exhibit...
Fraud is a broad term for several white-collar crimes. In South Carolina and elsewhere, it refers to any type of illegal scheme perpetrated for one’s own gain. It’s important to understand what fraud entails. What is fraud? As a white-collar crime, fraud involves the...
Computer hacking is among the most serious white-collar crimes in South Carolina and around the country. It’s important to understand what constitutes this offense. What is computer hacking? Computer hacking is a crime that involves finding weaknesses in a computer...
Being charged with any drug offense can be a very serious legal matter in South Carolina, and especially if the particular substance is cocaine. Cocaine is a Schedule I narcotic that is not used for any medical application, and even a possession charge can result in a...