Schedule Your Confidential Consultation The CARES Act was designed to help people and businesses survive through the Covid-19 pandemic. With it came the PPP, or Paycheck Protection Program. This specific item was created to provide financial support to small businesses based on their monthly expenses,...
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Those facing federal charges may not see their cases go to trial
If charged with a federal crime, you may think there is little you can do to help your situation. The good news is that isn't true. When facing federal charges, the sooner you act, the better because more defense options may be open to you early on.For most South...
Classifications and what they mean for federal drug cases
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...
Helping To Hide A Crime Is A Crime
Recovering the money is often a chief priority in fraud investigations Just like the proverbial person who helps bury a body, a person who helps conceal a white collar crime can likewise be charged with fraud, wire fraud or conspiracy. Five former executives of a...
The suspect was innocent, the ‘victim’ a con artist
A worst nightmare -- framed on felony charges, jailed for 88 days. Fortunately, the accused had a good defense lawyer. In a stranger-than-fiction story, a California woman found herself facing a possible life sentence for crimes she didn't commit. Crimes that...
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...
Forensic Evidence Is Sometimes Junk Science
A government report finds fault with the use of forensics in court. Increasingly, law enforcement investigations rely on forensic science, from DNA matching to facial recognition software. Some of the most popular shows on television are crime dramas in which the case...
Child pornography lands man in 10 year prison sentence
A 72-year-old Minnesota man was convicted last week on one charge for possession of child pornography. He was sentenced to an unusually harsh 10 years in prison and 10 years supervised release. His sentence was possibly made longer because this was his second child...
Two Georgian men charged in interstate armed robbery case
The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida filed charges against multiple defendants earlier this week. The complaint alleges that a team of four people conspired to and actually robbed several jewelry stores in multiple states. Specifically, they...
An overview of gun regulation laws
Gun laws are regulated by both the state and federal governments. This means you often have two regulatory schemes with which to comply. Additionally, just because it is permitted under federal law, does not mean that your local state government does not include...
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How can a DUI conviction impact my commercial driver’s license?
On Behalf of Ryan Beasley Law | Apr 8, 2022 | Drunk Driving | Commercial vehicles are a common sight on the South Carolina roads. Trucks go to, from and through the state delivering and carting items that are vital to everyday life. This can include food, materials,...
What defenses are there for domestic violence charges?
Every relationship has times when you and your partner will disagree. An argument can feel very after both parties have had a chance to cool off than it does while it is happening. In some cases, a disagreement can get out of hand or misinterpreted, leaving both...
How a DUI can threaten your college education
College is an exciting time for young adults. Newfound independence often comes with having to make important decisions on your own, including whether to drink and drive. Unfortunately, millions of college students choose to drive while intoxicated. While you may be...
Bill could lead to harsher penalties after drug overdoses
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...
Do you know the importance of jury selection in your case?
There’s a lot to consider when building your criminal defense. While you may want to work with prosecutors early on to try to mitigate the fallout from your case, and you certainly want to gather evidence that contradicts the prosecution’s case, you can’t neglect the...
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What are your rights if you deal with campus police?
Students often make jokes about the campus police. But college students may ignore the role campus...
What happens if your college-age child gets in trouble on campus?
Many South Carolina college students are away from home for the first time, and they are enjoying...
Your college student should know how to deal with campus police
Heading off to college is a time of growth and excitement, but it can also be a time when many...