No one ever plans to become addicted to prescription medication. However, as most people are aware, it happens far too often. Those residing in Southern states like South Carolina seem particularly susceptible to drug addiction. Sometimes, addiction begins during...
Drug Charges
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 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 are the long-term impacts of drug related convictions?
When South Carolina residents face drug charges, they face short-term consequences. This includes time in jail, fines and fees. But the consequences do not stop at the short-term. Today we will take a look at long-term consequences associated with drug convictions....
What happens if you do not follow the drug court rules?
As previously discussed, the state of South Carolina offers a drug court program that may allow you to avoid jail time for certain nonviolent offenses if you have a drug addiction. However, in order to benefit from this diversion program, you must adhere to the drug...
How bad are minor in possession charges?
Underage drinking or drug possession is an offense and there are criminal statutes that punish minors who engage in such. Other laws in this category punish older individuals who are selling drugs and alcohol to minors. In such instances, you, as a minor, will also...
South Carolina drug court – An overview
Like other chronic diseases, addiction may have a range of adverse effects on people’s bodies and lives. Unlike other persistent conditions, however, addiction may result in people facing serious criminal charges. Fortunately for those facing drug-related offenses in...
What varieties of drug-related charges are there?
Knowing the difference between types of drug charges is important for anyone living in South Carolina. In order to better grasp what each charge means, it is important to understand the nuances of the situation and how to identify each one. The two most common types,...
Should an addiction relapse be treated as a probation violation?
It seems straightforward enough. When you’re placed on probation, you are given a list of conditions. Violate one of those conditions and your probation is revoked. Instead of resolving your charges in the community, where you can work and be with your family, you’ll...