Rock Hill, South Carolina Criminal Defense Blog
Can convicted felons vote in South Carolina?
A fundamental right as a U.S. citizen is having your voice heard at the ballot box. A portion of voting-eligible Americans feel a growing disconnect from the political process and don’t think their votes will affect political change. Some American citizens choose not...
Should an addiction relapse be treated as a probation violation?
It seems straightforward enough. When you’re placed on probation, you are given a list of conditions. Violate one of those conditions and your probation is revoked. Instead of resolving your charges in the community, where you can work and be with your family, you’ll...
How might a marijuana possession conviction affect my future?
The legalization of marijuana has been a hot political topic across the country, but South Carolina has yet to act. As the law stands, you cannot own or consume weed in the state, even if it was purchased legally somewhere else. Getting caught with the drug can happen...
Diving into South Carolina’s DUI/DWI penalties
Regular readers of our Rock Hill criminal defense blog know that South Carolina’s DUI (driving under the influence) laws are among the nation’s toughest. But if you have been arrested and charged with drunk driving, the details of the law and its strict punishments...
Can teens be charged with child pornography?
People often think sex crime convictions are for adults having intimate and inappropriate relationships with minors. However, in today’s digital age, teens caught sending sexually explicit pictures could leave them with a child pornography charge. How the rules apply...
Bird droppings get quarterback arrested for cocaine
This summer, a Saluda County deputy conducted a field test on a white substance he found on the hood of a car. The substance, now believed to be bird droppings, tested positive for cocaine. Today, the driver credits being a NCAA Division I quarterback for helping him...
Woman faces additional drug charges after being freed on bond
Despite being let out of jail after meth trafficking charges, a York County woman is facing additional drug charges in both South Carolina and North Carolina. Drug officers in York County say they had pending warrants against Angelina Marie Rockholt in March and...
Why do people falsely confess to crimes?
It may be difficult to understand why someone would confess to a crime they did not commit. However, the Innocence Project says false confessions happened in more than 360 wrongful convictions that have been overturned by DNA evidence. Psychologist Saul Kassin has...
Federal drug charges: How harm to others can affect a sentence
Federal drug laws are notoriously harsh. Penalties for convictions can bring heavy fines and lengthy minimum sentences, even for what may seem like a relatively minor offense. If a case involves certain additional factors, a defendant risks facing an even harsher...
Protect yourself from accidental fraud
Financial fraud is common in the workplace. Individuals who have access to finances and sensitive details are often culprits of fraud. These individuals can include business owners, CFOs, executives and financial managers. Under South Carolina law, allegations of...
