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...
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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...
Is making online threats a crime?
Given how vast the internet is, it is normal that not everyone on it shares the same views and opinions. However, you might be tempted to respond aggressively toward arrogant or annoying individuals on social media. If you make an online threat, others may see it as...
Computer crimes: When theft and mischief go digital
There’s no denying that computers and the internet have revolutionized how people live and work. Thanks to the two, many companies stayed in business even during the COVID-19 pandemic as business continued online. But as more people rely on computers and the internet,...
How a broken chain of evidence custody affects your criminal case
Criminal litigation involves concepts that are difficult to comprehend for nonlegal individuals. For this reason, many defendants get lost in the process and do not understand where they stand in the case. A concept mostly heard in litigation but still causes...
The fine line between drug possession and possession with intent
There are multiple laws that limit what people can lawfully do with controlled or prohibited substances in South Carolina. The lowest-level charges relate to possession, and those accused of selling, manufacturing or trafficking such substances generally face more...
The significance of wrongful conviction when facing drug charges
South Carolina severely penalizes drug crimes. A drug crime conviction can come with hefty fines and days or even years of imprisonment, depending on the type and amount of the controlled substance. The convicted party could lose their professional license and driving...
What is embezzlement in South Carolina?
Embezzlement occurs when a person in a position of trust uses that position for personal gain or other wrongful reasons. What differentiates it from theft is that the owner of the funds trusts the person with their financial assets or property. It involves betrayal....
Can you get in trouble for using a relative’s credit card?
For all the debt-related risks they carry, credit cards remain one of the most convenient ways to purchase things. They allow buyers to purchase even the most expensive goods almost instantly, and some cards even have rewards and perks for constant use. You might’ve...
What is constructive possession in drug cases?
Facing a drug charge is serious - even a case you believe is minor can land you into significant trouble. If you are caught with a controlled substance, you may face this charge. And, in some instances, you may be charged with this crime even when you don't have the...