Apart from physically hurting someone, any attempt or threat to injure someone may fall under assault in South Carolina. Assault charges can result in months of hearings, fines and even jail time but do not always lead to a conviction. The events that follow an arrest...
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Understanding a no-contest vs. Alford plea
Anyone facing a criminal charge must attend an arraignment, where they will hear the charges against them and submit a plea. In cases where the defendant refuses to admit guilt and maintains their innocence despite the court's strong evidence, the defendant may enter...
How should people in South Carolina respond to a drug arrest?
Even though drug offenses are often non-violent legal infractions, they still tend to carry quite a bit of social stigma. Research has helped clarify that a combination of genetic predisposition, family influence and personal trauma often play a large role in...
White collar crimes are always high-stakes
Facing white-collar criminal charges carries serious consequences. Convictions can lead to significant fines and lengthy jail sentences. For professionals, careers could end, professional licenses run the risk of revocation, and professional reputations may never be...
Can you bring cannabis to South Carolina?
The legalization of cannabis (also popularly called marijuana) has been a hot topic in America for the past few years. With more and more U.S. states allowing the recreational use of cannabis, it would seem like it’s only a matter of time until all of America softens...
