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Drunk and drugged driving remain among the leading causes of fatal car crashes throughout the country. One regional official with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) says, “South Carolina…is the worst state in the nation for drunk driving.” Last year, according to...
Almost 50 years ago, a man was sent to prison and put on death row. He was incarcerated for decades, but he was recently exonerated. He never committed the crime for which he was imprisoned, and he has now been released. However, his legal team was quick to point out...
Police officers will often look through discarded items to search for evidence. Maybe they believe someone is distributing drugs, for example. They could look in that person‘s trash to seek out drug paraphernalia and supplies, such as discarded baggies used for...
Most people have heard of search warrants. However, most people have also probably never seen one before. A search warrant is a very important document, as it allows law enforcement to gain access to a property and search for evidence. Nonetheless, this can only...
Firearms are dangerous, so while South Carolina doesn’t require gun owners to have permits, it does have a lot of laws and restrictions in place to encourage responsible ownership. One of the cardinal rules of gun ownership is that owners shouldn’t carelessly point...
It’s not unusual for bus operators or taxi drivers to work odd hours. A graveyard shift may not attract a lot of passengers, but the lack of potential eyewitnesses could embolden individuals to try and rob transportation operators. Robbery is a serious criminal...
Although it’s not the most violent of crimes, money laundering is still one of the most serious offenses to commit in South Carolina and other U.S. states. This blog will explain what money laundering is and South Carolina’s legal stance on the offense. It will also...
Shoplifting crimes have increased in recent years, but offenders do more than keep the stolen items to themselves. The savvier ones make money off the nicked goods by returning the items to another store for a refund. Called refund fraud, it’s a deceptive practice...
While it’s true that school can’t give you all the lessons you need to learn to start living like an adult, your academic performance and background can still influence certain aspects of your life. Maybe you’re applying for a graduate program or your first job – the...
Shoplifting might seem like a minor offense, especially when compared to more serious theft offenses like grand larceny and robbery, but the consequences can be severe. But there’s more to the crime of shoplifting apart from taking goods away from a store. Like other...
