Painkillers are very common, and they serve a lot of useful purposes. This goes beyond simple things like aspirin that help with a headache. Opioids are a type of painkiller that can be used after surgical procedures because they are so powerful that they can help...
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The potential impact of a DUI conviction on your college career
If you are convicted of DUI, the consequences are more than what the court imposes. For example, if you are in college, you may face additional penalties that impact your education and future. Knowing the potential cost of a DUI while in college will help you...
Why do people get exonerated?
When someone is exonerated, it means that the charges against them are overturned. They were already convicted in court and they spent time behind bars. But they are being let go because it was found that the original decision was the wrong one. You've probably heard...
Could your roommate’s drug stash cause you legal problems?
Many people use drugs without ever giving any indication that they do so. Your roommate may, without your knowledge, use or sell drugs, keeping a hidden stash in their room. Maybe you suspected something was strange, but you let your roommate keep their privacy, so...
Medical workers can face charges over claims of billing fraud
Medical billing fraud can easily seem like a conspiracy to investigators and criminal courts. It is all too easy for those who investigate and prosecute cases to assume misconduct or malicious intent when the trust is that someone didn't understand the consequences of...
How can you defend against drug charges in South Carolina?
Many states have legalized or at least decriminalized marijuana use over recent years. South Carolina still has not. While an attempt this year to legalize medical marijuana passed the state’s Senate, it failed to get past the House of Representatives. Penalties are...
What’s at risk if you bring marijuana into South Carolina?
Maybe you recently traveled to Florida, where you would qualify for participation in their medical marijuana program. Perhaps you traveled a little bit farther from home to a state like New Jersey where adult recreational use of marijuana is fully legal. Although you...
Avoid these mistakes if you are out on bail
If you are arrested for a criminal offense, the court may set you free on bail while you await the trial and resolution of your case. However, it is important to understand that bail comes with restrictions you have to observe. Besides the risk of incarceration during...
How could cryptocurrency lead to white collar crime charges?
When financial technology changes, lawmakers can be slow to catch on and legislate. It leaves ample opportunity for anyone looking to exploit the system. People have been committing fraud ever since money was invented, if not before. Hence it is no surprise that some...
3 reasons prescription drugs can lead to criminal charges
Many people facing drug charges in South Carolina get caught in possession of a prohibited substance like heroin or marijuana. However, prosecutors can also bring charges against individuals with drugs that are legal to possess. Prescription medication or controlled...