Being charged with a crime in South Carolina is a very serious situation even when it is only at the misdemeanor level. Jail time can still be ordered in many cases, not to mention significant fines, and the conviction creates a criminal history that is often hard to...
What is due process?
In the United States, the government can't deprive you of your rights without going through due process. The court system in South Carolina and the rest of the U.S. is essentially based on due process. Under this system, everyone has the right to a fair trial, even if...
Refusing a chemical test in South Carolina
South Carolina, like most other states, has an implied consent law. This means that motorists in the Palmetto State are expected to consent to requests to take a breath test or provide a blood or urine sample for toxicology testing. Motorists who worry that consenting...
An explanation of RICO
Congress passed the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in 1978. The government must prove at least five different things to find an individual guilty of federal racketeering. This federal law applies to everyone living in South Carolina and throughout...
How synthetic drugs are interfering with drug trials
In recent years, a growing number of drug manufacturers have started selling synthetic forms of marijuana. Synthetic drugs have been known to cause overdoses and fatalities to the people who use them. These synthetic drugs also created another complication: they've...
What is drug trafficking?
Drug trafficking in South Carolina carries some of the harshest punishments for drug-related crimes. If you're convicted of drug trafficking, you could spend years behind bars and pay thousands of dollars in fines. Depending on the situation, you might also incur...
Can you accidentally commit tax fraud?
Most taxpayers in South Carolina understand that cheating on their taxes is a crime that can lead to serious consequences. These consequences can include as much as three years behind bars and a fine of up to $10,000. But many taxpayers may be surprised to learn that...
South Carolina police say missing man was murdered
Police in South Carolina have arrested two Conway residents in connection with the death of a man who was reported missing on Oct. 5. A 37-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were taken into custody at their residences on Nov. 11. They have both been charged with...
Men charged in connection with murder
Two people have been charged in connection with the shooting death of a 60-year-old convenience store owner. The 23-year-old man and 19-year-old man were taken into custody on Oct. 6 by investigators from the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division. SLED was...
Armed robbery investigation leads to meth lab discovery
Police in South Carolina reported that an investigation into an armed robbery in Laurens County on the morning of June 5 led to the discovery of a methamphetamine production facility and the arrest of five people. The events unfolded at a residence on North Old...
