In South Carolina and across the United States, opioids are garnering significant attention. This is understandable given the number of people who are having problems with these types of drugs. Specifically, fentanyl is drawing scrutiny from state and federal law...
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South Carolina man pleads guilty to federal charges
by ryanbeasleylaw | Nov 4, 2021 | Drug Charges
A convicted felon faces seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm as well as marijuana possession with intent to distribute. James Eric Hampton, Jr., of Columbia, admitted to selling marijuana when the University of South Carolina...
Dabbling in marijuana can be a risky decision
by ryanbeasleylaw | Jul 16, 2021 | Drug Charges
Sure, you may have made some risky decisions in the past. Perhaps you dabbled in marijuana while in college but have since cleaned up your act. You graduated, got a steady job with a reputable company and were able to support your family. Still, marijuana use did not...
What are your rights if you deal with campus police?
by ryanbeasleylaw | Jun 30, 2021 | Drug Charges, Juvenile Crime
Students often make jokes about the campus police. But college students may ignore the role campus police have with protecting them. Student may also seriously underestimate the real world and potentially long-term consequences of an arrest or investigation by campus...
Four powerful defense options in your drug-related case
by ryanbeasleylaw | May 19, 2021 | Drug Charges
Drug charges, especially those pertaining to drug trafficking, can threaten to upend your life as you know it. If you’re convicted on these serious allegations, then you face the very real possibility of prison time and a criminal record that may haunt you for the...
College students dabbling in drugs may face criminal charges
by ryanbeasleylaw | May 7, 2021 | Drug Charges
Going to college is often a young person’s first taste of independence, but young adults in South Carolina can make mistakes and get caught up in the partying culture of drugs and alcohol. Some may even go as far as dabbling in selling drugs to make a little extra...
Drug use can harm higher education opportunities
by ryanbeasleylaw | Jul 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges
You worked hard to get into the college of your choice. You even earned a scholarship or received federal aid to help you pay for it. Life was going great, and then it happened. You found yourself charged with illegal drug use. Now, you are wondering how this may...
Doctor at the center of prescription drug case is going to prison
by ryanbeasleylaw | Jul 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, White Collar Crimes
Medical providers in South Carolina and elsewhere try to do what they believe is best for their patients. In doing so, though, they sometimes cross lines that can have criminal consequences. If convicted, those consequences can be severe.Recently, a doctor in a nearby...
Classifications and what they mean for federal drug cases
by ryanbeasleylaw | Apr 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Federal Crimes
Charges involving the use of illegal drugs or the inappropriate use of prescription drugs are serious. A conviction can lead to penalties that can change the course of your life, and the right way to confront these charges includes developing a strong defense. This is...
Law changes can impact drug testing and criminal cases
by ryanbeasleylaw | Mar 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges
Drug charges are serious, and a conviction can greatly impact a South Carolina defendant's life for years to come. Because of the implications of these types of charges, the way law enforcement handles and tests for substances is important. Thanks to new changes...
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