Medicare fraud is designed to defraud the government agency that provides benefits to elderly health care patients. The results increase the tax rates, increase the costs of health care insurance and negatively affect society, so there are laws against it. Medicare...
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act is a federal law that was enacted in 1970. The law is in place to prosecute people accused of racketeering, which involves organized white-collar crimes such as extortion, money laundering and fraud. Individuals...
The federal criminal justice system consists of several organizational units. All are built on the function of detecting, investigating and preventing criminality. Across South Carolina and other states, agencies seek to apprehend offenders and hold them under federal...
Having an encounter with the criminal justice system can be a stressful and terrifying experience. If you are facing criminal charges for allegedly engaging in illegal activities, you probably want to know what the worst-case scenario could be for you if the...
Cocaine is a substance derived from the South American coca plant. Since it can cause serious health issues, it is highly regulated by the Controlled Substances Act. A person in Greenville, South Carolina, may face several penalties for possession, cultivation,...
South Carolina has seen a rise in violent crimes since 2020, including a spike in murders and assaults. This follows a trend occurring across the United States. The rise of violent crimes In South Carolina, violent crimes have increased by 6% in 2020 compared to 2019,...
Being charged with burglary can be a shock to any South Carolina resident. While you might know you're innocent, it's important to have a solid criminal defense. There are certain elements of a burglary charge, so if anything is absent in your case, the charges might...
White-collar crimes aren’t thought of as much as criminal offenses, but they're common. They happen every day in South Carolina and elsewhere. It’s important to know the elements that comprise this federal offense. What is wire fraud? Wire fraud is one of many...
If you are found in unlawful possession of a deadly weapon in South Carolina, the court can charge you under state and federal laws. Both governments have their own ways of dealing with weapon charges. Here's a look at federal penalties for weapons violations. The...
Sometimes shortened to just "certiorari," writ of certiorari comes from the Latin, "to be fully informed." Without a doubt, it's a good idea for anyone in South Carolina who's received an unfavorable ruling in court to be fully informed on how this legal process...
