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Residents in South Carolina who have been arrested and charged with sexual crimes against children should understand the different types of charges and potential consequences. There are several different types of criminal charges that can be faced in South Carolina...
Federal officials are increasing their efforts against healthcare fraud as demonstrated by recent crackdowns. In recent years the U.S. Department of Justice and other federal agencies have significantly increased their efforts in combating Medicare and Medicaid fraud....
There are several factors that can lead a jury to wrongfully convict an innocent person of a crime. Not everyone who receives a jail or prison sentence is guilty of committing a crime. A number of people who are currently sitting behind bars are actually innocent, and...
The difficulty of defending against criminal charges, the risk of wrongful conviction and the consequences of a conviction make hiring a lawyer advisable. Each year, thousands of people in Greenville and other parts of South Carolina face accusations of criminal...
Certain letters received in the mail can be an indicator of major legal challenges to come. For example, some people receive letters during tax season indicating that they must undergo an audit due to discrepancies in their tax records. There are other types of...
Tax evasion and tax fraud are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, their meanings and impacts are distinct. Both involve intentional wrongdoing related to taxes but diverge in their specific definitions, consequences and legal ramifications. Educating...
In South Carolina, owning a gun comes with responsibilities and restrictions. While the state allows lawful owners to carry guns, there are specific locations where carrying a firearm, concealed or not, is not allowed. Failure to follow these rules can lead to severe...
Robbery is the use of force or intimidation to take another person’s property. This use of violence, or threat of violence, makes the offense more serious than ordinary theft. But some U.S. states also use the term robbery to define a crime committed in the direct...
There is a lot for you to think about when you’re being charged or investigated for a crime. One of the most important things to keep in mind and make an effort to understand is due process. Due process is included in the U.S. Constitution to prevent states from...
In South Carolina, stealing another person’s car is a larceny offense. The penalties for such a crime depend on the stolen vehicle’s price, with the lightest sentence possible being 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for a vehicle worth $2,000 or less. However, a...