Rock Hill, South Carolina Criminal Defense Blog
What does South Carolina law consider drug paraphernalia?
Believe it or not, you do not have to possess any drugs to face a drug charge. The police could press charges based solely on some of the things you have lying about your house if they consider they are drug paraphernalia. What does South Carolina law say? South...
Racial bias continues to impact people in the U.S. justice system
In the past, and sometimes even today, racial injustices have an impact on the justice system and the people who are caught up in it. In 2009, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Racial Justice Act, or RJA, which allowed prisoners who were on death row to...
Medical professionals, not patients, commit most insurance fraud
As an employee in a medical office, you are probably always on the lookout for fraud. You want to make sure that people give accurate information about themselves and their insurance policy. You may be so busy scrutinizing the behavior of clients that you never...
Clemency requests: How they’re handled in South Carolina
Sometimes, the criminal justice system makes a mistake: The wrong person gets convicted or a sentence is simply unfair. When that happens, it's important to look for ways to find post-conviction relief, including clemency or a pardon. In South Carolina, the governor...
How long can the authorities detect drug use? It depends.
The impact that a drug has on you may only last for a few hours. For example, many edible marijuana products take about two hours to start working and then simply make you feel high for a few hours after that. It’s longer than alcohol, but it may fade the same day or,...
Are 1% of people in prison actually innocent?
If you go to a prison and ask people whether they’re innocent, many will tell you that they are. While a cynical person may roll their eyes and assume that everyone is lying, you may ask yourself a deeper and more meaningful question: How many of those people are...
How a position of trust at work can lead to embezzlement
When you take a managerial, human resources, accounting or similar position with a company or receive a promotion, you're probably on your best behavior for the first few weeks. While you might realize that you have access to accounts or petty cash with little...
Man walks free after 44 years in prison
Though it sometimes takes many years, someone who is innocent should always have the opportunity to fight for their freedom. Sometimes, the courts do get things wrong, especially decades ago when racism often played a part in the criminal justice system. Take, for...
Doctor shopping for narcotics can be a chargeable offense
No one ever plans to become addicted to prescription medication. However, as most people are aware, it happens far too often. Those residing in Southern states like South Carolina seem particularly susceptible to drug addiction. Sometimes, addiction begins during...
Piracy can still lead to charges and prosecution in the U.S.
In the late 90s and early 2000s, almost everyone knew about piracy. Piracy, which is a white-collar crime, is when intellectual property is stolen. In many cases, that property is available digitally. For example, if you downloaded a movie without paying for it (and...
