When you’re required to pay taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, it’s best to have a plan in place for doing so as accurately as possible. Yes, you may make mistakes every now and again, but the right strategy will help you avoid this. The one thing you never want...
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...
Man accused of kidnapping and beating women
A 25-year-old South Carolina man was accused of kidnapping two women on two separate occasions. The first charge was filed after the man was brought into custody for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend over a two-day period and taking her cellphone so that she...
U.S. House passes bill making animal torture a federal crime
On Oct. 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would make it a federal crime for people in South Carolina and around the country to commit acts of animal cruelty. However, the measure wouldn't interfere with local and state laws on animal abuse. Back...
What to know about the crime of bank fraud
Individuals in South Carolina may commit bank fraud in two different ways. First, this act can be committed by obtaining money or other assets from a financial institution. Alternatively, a person could pose as a financial institution to get money from another person...
The dangers of computer crime
Computers can be used in South Carolina or any other state to commit a crime. Larceny or harassment are typically illegal no matter where or how these activities are carried out, but computers and the internet have made it easier for individuals to find and attack...
