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...
Month: October 2019
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...