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...
Rock Hill, South Carolina Criminal Defense Blog
Shoplifting laws in South Carolina: What you need to know
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...
5 potential collateral consequences of a felony conviction
In South Carolina, a felony conviction can impact an individual's life far beyond any sentence served. It can, for example, also affect their legal rights, social opportunities and economic prospects well into the future. Understanding potential collateral...
Assuming another identity for employment is an offense
Even if a person serves their prison sentence completely, their criminal record stays. It can also affect their ability to secure employment. Many employers conduct background checks and could shy away from hiring those with a criminal record. Some jobs require a...
Is stealing another person’s illegal controlled substance a crime?
Controlled substances get their name because governments heavily regulate their manufacture, use and possession, usually for good reasons. These drugs are universally recognized for their risk for abuse and addiction. There are even specific classifications for these...
Why you need to be honest when looking for investors
Investing always comes with some risk. That is the counterbalance to the benefits investing can provide if things go well. Yet, as someone looking for investment from others, you have a duty to help potential investors understand that risk. You are the person with the...
Burning your property and filing a false insurance claim is a twofold crime
Thanks to insurance, a policyholder gains protection from an economic loss, whether it’s a car accident or a disaster that damages a home. However, the allure of a quick insurance payout has tempted some to try staging a compensable damage event for their insurers to...
Why do successful, intelligent people start self-medicating?
There's a lot of social stigma related to substance abuse. People tend to imagine low-functioning people when they think about drug addiction in particular. However, the reality substance abuse is that it affects people from all backgrounds for a variety of different...
Can you share prescription drugs?
Getting a prescription for a drug can be time-consuming and costly. Therefore, if you have a friend you think could benefit from some of the same pills that you have, you might try to help them by sharing some of yours. As kind as this is, it could land both of you in...
Selling and using fake IDs is a crime
Underage drinking is illegal in every U.S. state, yet young people still get away with consuming liquor thanks to fake IDs. Forged IDs can display fake ages and dates of birth, allowing underage persons to circumvent a liquor store’s age verification processes. A...