Rock Hill, South Carolina Criminal Defense Blog
Eyewitness evidence is not always reliable
“It was him. He did it. I’d recognize him anytime.” That may be all it takes to send you to prison for a very long time -- one eyewitness who swears it was you. If you are in a police lineup, many things could go wrong. For this reason, courts will not admit...
Those convicted of theft crimes can face civil action by victims
There are multiple forms of theft ranging from embezzlement and shoplifting, which often occur without the victim's direct knowledge, to robberies and burglaries. Those accused of theft crimes may sometimes feel like they don't have many options to defend themselves....
1944 case revisited; family receives the exoneration they wanted
If you face charges for a serious crime, like murder, it’s absolutely essential to find a criminal defense attorney who will fight for you. The penalties for murder could range from life in prison to the death penalty in South Carolina, so it’s important that you have...
Flawed drug tests too often lead to wrongful arrests
When you get pulled over for a traffic stop, the officer leans into your open window and says, “What’s that on your floor?” Five minutes later, you’re being arrested because the drug testing kit the police used identified something on your floor -- maybe powdered...
Expired prescriptions and unlabeled bottles could cause problems
Since you were involved in a car accident several years ago, you’ve been taking opioid medications. You had a prescription that expired, but you still have medication because you’ve tried to limit how often you take the drugs. The Centers for Disease Control and...
How the government seeks to prove fraudulent intent
Proof of mail fraud requires four elements, and one of these is the intent to defraud someone out of either money or property. When you go to court for mail fraud charges, you may think that a lack of solid proof of your intentions will protect you from a conviction....
Domestic violence cases and one’s reputation
Those accused of domestic violence face a wide range of setbacks, from unfavorable outcomes during custody disputes to time behind bars. However, the damage that one incurs in terms of their reputation is often significant, especially in the digital age. Many people...
How can the constructive possession theory benefit you?
To convict you of any drug crime, the prosecutor must first prove that the illegal drugs the officers confiscated belonged to you. If (s)he cannot convince the jury of this crucial fact, all other charges fall by the wayside. FindLaw explains the two theories the...
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
The criminal justice system can be extraordinarily complex, and it is necessary to understand its basic tenets. Understanding the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony is very important. Being charged with a misdemeanor can result in a very different...
Common types of white-collar crimes
Crime comes in all types of forms, and not all of them are violent. White-collar crimes are non-violent acts that are typically committed by government and business professionals. The main motivation of these crimes is financial, whether it is to gain money or...
