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When someone breaks the law, the consequences of their actions may frighten them. Those facing severe penalties and major criminal charges might go to great lengths to avoid the consequences of their criminal actions. Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors alike...
When a prosecutor charges you with a crime, they do so because the police have gathered enough evidence to create probable cause that you have broken the law. Trying to push back against that evidence is a popular defense strategy that could work in certain...
If police officers encounter you while you have drugs in your possession, they will arrest you and charge you with a crime. However, it can sometimes be difficult to prove who the drugs belong to in specific situations. For example, if the police find drugs in the...
If you have a conviction on your criminal record, it may have an influence on your job opportunities. It’s important that you realize this because the way you apply for jobs and make your first impression on potential employers matters so much more when you have a...
Keeping proper financial records is imperative when you have a business -- whether you do it yourself, have your own on-staff accountant or hire an outside accounting firm. What happens, however, when the records aren't right? Well, that could lead to criminal...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is one agency that no one in South Carolina or another state ever wants to hear from. The mere thought of getting a letter from the IRS makes most people nervous. If you file your taxes correctly and on time, odds are that you won’t...
The key difference between embezzlement and other forms of theft is that you had the right to have the thing you are accused of stealing in the first place. That is what can make it an even more serious crime in some judge’s eyes. Someone trusted you with their...
When facing charges for a crime you did not commit, it is crucial you maintain hope of proving your innocence. Sometimes you can do so quickly, but other times it may take years, as a recent case shows. In May this year, a court exonerated a South Carolina man who has...
If you have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, you have some important decisions to make. Perhaps the most important is whether to plead guilty or to defend yourself against these charges. Before making any important decisions, talk to a lawyer...
Mail fraud is a serious charge to be accused of, so if you’re faced with allegations, it’s important to get the right support for your case. Mail fraud consists of two elements. These elements are intending to defraud others and using the mail for that purpose. It is...
