Even if you understand the rules of the road and do whatever you can to follow them, you’re likely to make mistakes from time to time. You might run through a stop sign or run a yellow light when you are in a hurry. Maybe your mind drifts on a long drive and you find...
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Got in a fight? You could face assault charges
Imagine that you are in a bar where you are swept up in a lively argument. You are frustrated that the other person won’t leave you alone and threatens you multiple times. You ask them to leave you alone, you even try to leave. But none of these strategies get you...
How a traffic citation will cost you more than just a fine
Seeing those red and blue flashing lights behind you and getting pulled over can absolutely ruin your day. Not only will you now be late to your destination, but you also have a costly problem to handle: your ticket. Whether you get cited for failure to yield, not...
Do you have to let the police into your dorm room?
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...
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...
Do you know all the sex-related activities that are illegal in South Carolina?
Some people believe that they can live whatever type of sex life they want when they become adults. For those who live in South Carolina or choose to visit this state, knowing that there are some forbidden sexual activities might help them to stay out of legal...
Charged with domestic violence? Don’t make your situation any worse
Domestic violence is a significant problem almost everywhere. In South Carolina, an estimated 36,000 incidents of domestic violence every year are reported to the police. That means that approximately 36,000 people may be charged with domestic violence – and you can...

