You know that you do not have to consent to a police search of your home. If the police knock and ask to come in, you can tell them that you don’t give them permission without a warrant. But what about a dorm room? You do not own the building; you are just renting the...
Month: April 2020
How do you tell your parents you got arrested?
You were at a college party when someone asked you to hold their backpack for them. They just needed to go talk to a friend. You’d been drinking, as had everyone at the party. You took the bag and went to sit on the back porch. Minutes later, the police busted the...
What rights do you have when stopped by the police?
No matter your walk of life, background or appearance, you would probably prefer to avoid interaction with the police. If an officer stops you in public, you might misunderstand your rights. Regardless of the situation in which you might find yourself with a law...
Can the police search your car if they think you have marijuana?
You may think smoking marijuana is harmless. However, in South Carolina, possession of marijuana is illegal. So regardless of what you think about it, if you get caught in possession of marijuana, you could be in trouble. You could even go to jail. When can the police...
What happens if you get accused of reckless driving?
People often make the mistake of not taking certain traffic violations as seriously as they should. Quite a few people think that reckless driving is no more significant than a speeding ticket, but they may learn otherwise the hard way. Unlike some traffic...