Just like in other U.S. states, South Carolina prohibits people from driving while under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. In fact, the state even has a law on driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (DUAC). A person violates said law by operating a vehicle with...
Month: February 2024
3 common types of real estate fraud involving professionals
Real estate fraud can cost individuals or financial companies hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fraudulent real estate transactions can lead to an improper transfer of mortgage funds or somebody emptying their savings account, only to not acquire an ownership interest...
Fraudulently obtained goods: An additional offense on top of card fraud
In South Carolina, it’s a crime to use another person's financial transaction card to obtain money, goods, or services. Regardless of the type of card used to make the fraudulent transaction – whether it’s a credit or debit card – the offense is a misdemeanor that...
The legal risks of tampering with drug and alcohol screening tests
Police officers aren’t the only ones administering drug and alcohol tests at traffic stops; workplaces might also conduct their own screening tests as part of an effort to maintain a substance-free environment. Faced with the risk of getting caught, some people might...