Schedule Your Confidential Consultation Some would say that a little competition is healthy. It forces people out of their comfort zones, and allows them to push themselves harder and grow in order to succeed. In the academic world of secondary education, it could ultimately help students reach their goals...
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You do not feel impaired. Could you still face DUI charges?
No one wants to end up pulled over by a police officer after having a fun night out. Of course, officers have a job to do, and you could be the one who ends up in their line of sight for whatever initial reason. If an officer stops your vehicle and suspects that you...
Differences between drug possession and possession with intent
You’re driving along, are pulled over and now you’re in a jam. You’ve got drugs in the car and don’t know what to do. In South Carolina, cops don’t need evidence of drug dealer paraphernalia to charge you for possession with intent to...
College scandal leads to fraud and conspiracy charges
The college admissions scandal has resulted in unprecedented – and extremely serious – felony charges. “Operation Varsity Blues” led to grand jury indictments of dozens of parents, coaches and administrators across the country.Rich parents...
What are the possible outcomes for drug possession?
If you are arrested on drug charges, you will no doubt hear a wide range of “helpful advice” from people. Everyone has a story about a brother or cousin or friend who got busted.But there is a lot of misinformation out there. The outcome depends on many...
Sloppy turn signal is not basis for stop, search and conviction
A Texas appeals court has thrown out the drug conviction of a man who was pulled over on the shaky excuse of being tardy in signaling a lane change.The appellate court said that the trumped-up traffic violation did not justify a traffic stop and warrantless vehicle...
There is no ‘dope-alyzer’ for driving while high
Any marijuana in a driver's blood can trigger DUI charges Marijuana possession has become legal in nine states and a lower priority for law enforcement elsewhere. But driving under the influence of marijuana or other drugs remains illegal in every state,...
The new war on drugs: prescription painkillers
Opioid epidemic finds doctors and pharmacists facing criminals charges As health officials pay more attention to opioid addiction, law enforcement is zooming in how those addicts are getting their painkiller fix. Medical professionals are under greater scrutiny...
South Carolina ranks high in arrests for drug possession
Does jailing people for drug use do more harm than good? More than 24,000 people were arrested in South Carolina for drug possession in 2014 -- one of the highest rates in the country. Rather than a pat on the back for law enforcement, it's a black eye for our...
Gone fishing: freeway drug arrests
Casting out the line hundreds of times eventually pays off. Many law enforcement officers dream of making a big drug bust. Selfies next to a mound of drugs and guns and cash. TV interviews, maybe a promotion. All chalked up to patient and diligent police work.In...
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When can people be charged with insurance fraud?
Unexpected events occur in people’s lives in South Carolina. Many of these unexpected events can be very costly as well. This could be a car accident resulting in damage to vehicles and injuries. There could be a hurricane or other weather event that damages people’s...
If you don’t fight, you could end up facing these penalties
There’s certainly a lot at stake when you're facing criminal charges. So, it’s completely normal to feel nervous about the outcome of your case. You shouldn’t let your nerves push you toward accepting a plea deal that isn’t right for you, though. Instead, you need to...
The damage a DUI conviction may do to your career
A DUI conviction promises ramifications beyond criminal penalties. On the surface, you understand that you face incarceration, probation, steep fines, restitution, loss of your driver’s license as well as your vehicle. But digging deeper, you also face stark...
South Carolina man pleads guilty to federal 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...
Here’s how to block the prosecution’s evidence
Drug charges can quickly derail your life, especially if you’re convicted and slapped with the harsh penalties sought by prosecutors. Jail or prison time, enormous fines, a lingering criminal record, and haunting damage to your reputation can all leave you feeling...
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Did peer pressure lead to a DUI for your college student?
Sending your child off to a South Carolina college was likely an event that left you with mixed...
When healthy competition turns to a “study drug” addiction
Some would say that a little competition is healthy. It forces people out of their comfort zones,...
College students aren’t always presumed innocent
College is often a young adult's first time out from under their parents' roof for an extended...