Two men have been charged with drug trafficking following drug raids that took place in early October in South Carolina. According to media reports, the searches that led to the men being taken into custody were conducted by investigators attached to the Greenville...
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Collateral consequences of sex crime accusations
Sex crimes are taken very seriously nationwide. What some people don’t consider, however, is that some individuals face false accusations of sexual assault and have to unfairly live with harsh collateral consequences. It’s easy to think that everyone who is accused of...
Accused of a violent crime? It might still be self-defense
You were home alone and scared for your life. First, you heard a noise on your porch, and then a louder noise in another room. You got up to investigate, and then it happened. You felt someone put their hands on you. You tried to scream for help. No one came. As the...
Studies show pretext traffic stops are racially biased
A traffic stop is considered pretextual when an officer pulls a driver over for a minor traffic infraction or equipment violation but then uses the traffic stop to investigate the possibility of a more serious crime. Police say that such stops are crucial in finding...
How domestic violence charges can impact you beyond court
Getting into a physical fight with your romantic partner, your family members or your roommate might result in domestic violence allegations. Even if the other person involved does not contact law enforcement, neighbors or other individuals may call authorities, who...
What does a disorderly conduct charge mean in South Carolina?
Disorderly conduct, also known as public disorderly conduct or PDC, is a different kind of crime. When charged with disorderly conduct, you are not accused of assault, theft or any damage to property. (Note that those separate offenses may be charged in addition to a...
Get help if you’re accused of drug possession
As a college-aged student, you’ve been exposed to plenty of firsts. You may have had your first swig of alcohol after your exams, and you may have even tried drugs for the first time with a new group of friends. All of these situations were temporary and may not have...
Accused of failing to stop at a red light? Fight the citation
You were given a citation when you drove through a red light. You were making a right-hand turn and knew that there was no one heading your way, but the police state that you violated the law. South Carolina law does require that you make a complete stop at a red...
Can I get arrested for buying synthetic drugs?
Both the federal government and the state of South Carolina have relatively comprehensive lists of controlled or prohibited substances. Some of the compounds included in the schedule of controlled substances continue to have demand despite their illegality. As a...
Is so-called ‘revenge porn’ illegal in South Carolina?
With the increasing popularity of online dating and the prevalence of smartphone cameras, more and more people are taking explicit photos of themselves or their partners. Unfortunately, some people choose to use those private images as leverage to control or hurt...