A man who was being sought by police in South Carolina in connection with a deadly shooting on the night of Sept. 11 turned himself in to authorities on Sept. 14 according to a report from the Laurens County Sheriff's Department. The 38-year-old Fountain Inn resident...
Man sentenced for defrauding investors out of $3.4 million
Fraud is a type of white-collar crime committed by individuals and businesses in South Carolina and across the United States. While this type of crime can be prosecuted under state law, it is usually handled by federal prosecutors. For example, on Aug. 31, a U.S....
Does taking office items for personal use constitute embezzlement?
Embezzlement is one of the most notorious and well-known white-collar crimes. It is an offense that typically involves an individual stealing money from their employer, and many people consider a serious breach of ethics because it involves the violation of the trust...
Group accused of drug manufacturing and distribution
A group of seven people in South Carolina faces serious criminal charges after more than 4 kilograms of fentanyl were reportedly found in their possession. Police also claim to have found several firearms and large amounts of cash at raid locations in Rock Hill, Fort...
How physicians can avoid Medicare fraud charges
Medicare provides a means by which older residents in South Carolina can procure a significant amount of health care coverage. Unfortunately, cases of health care fraud reveal that not every claim is legitimate. Some health care providers may deliberately commit fraud...
Police search business, seize drugs and cash and arrest 3 men
Police arrested three men on drug charges after conducting a search and seizure operation at a business in Greenwood County on May 6. A team of law enforcement agencies executed the search warrant at the building located at 900 Edgefield Street. Drug, weapon and cash...
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...
South Carolina teen wanted for fatal shooting surrenders
An 18-year-old South Carolina teen who was being sought in connection with a fatal shooting turned himself in to the York County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, the Rock Hill resident might be charged with murder. He faces a sentence of between 30 years and...
Are insider trading laws unconstitutional?
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...
Understanding how many criminal appeals can be made
Criminal defense in South Carolina is not limited to the trial. After the trial has been completed, criminal appeals might be necessary. For people who are concerned about how to lodge an appeal, one key aspect is understanding how many appeals are allowed under the...
