Rock Hill, South Carolina Criminal Defense Blog
The False Claims Act
The False Claims Act was enacted to protect the federal government against financial loss due to fraud perpetrated against them by individuals and businesses. Fraud in this sense deals with federal money or property that is associated with a specific rule or...
Late-day versus extended-hours trading
When it comes to corporate finance and stock market investing, many people can often get confused by the myriad of terms used when referring to activities. The confusion can be especially great when allegations of misconduct or illegal activities are made. In many...
Neutrality is critical with sobriety checkpoints
In South Carolina, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if you have a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%. If you drive under the influence of alcohol, you face a variety of criminal and other consequences. While officers from law enforcement agencies around...
Criminal forgery and its penalties
On popular TV shows and in movies in America, people using a fake ID or other falsified documents might get away with it. The act itself might seem okay, not that big of a deal or perhaps even glorified. However, forging documents is a serious crime. All states in the...
What happens if you do not follow the drug court rules?
As previously discussed, the state of South Carolina offers a drug court program that may allow you to avoid jail time for certain nonviolent offenses if you have a drug addiction. However, in order to benefit from this diversion program, you must adhere to the drug...
Can you be arrested for Ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes?
Both Ponzi and pyramid schemes are fraudulent investment programs created to earn a considerable amount of money from investors. According to The Investor, Ponzi schemes, however, investors are made to believe that their money gets put to work, and it is a real...
How bad are minor in possession charges?
Underage drinking or drug possession is an offense and there are criminal statutes that punish minors who engage in such. Other laws in this category punish older individuals who are selling drugs and alcohol to minors. In such instances, you, as a minor, will also...
South Carolina drug court – An overview
Like other chronic diseases, addiction may have a range of adverse effects on people’s bodies and lives. Unlike other persistent conditions, however, addiction may result in people facing serious criminal charges. Fortunately for those facing drug-related offenses in...
Facing embezzlement charges? Here are what to expect
According to South Carolina law, white-collar crimes attract severe penalties, and embezzlement is no exception. Even before the conviction stage, embezzlement charges still have severe consequences on the accused. This case can endanger their career, reputation, and...
What varieties of drug-related charges are there?
Knowing the difference between types of drug charges is important for anyone living in South Carolina. In order to better grasp what each charge means, it is important to understand the nuances of the situation and how to identify each one. The two most common types,...
