Having federal agents show up at your home or office is a highly stressful experience. Even if they say they just want to ask you a few questions or “have a chat” and don’t appear to be accusing you of any wrongdoing, it’s natural to be anxious. Nonetheless, anything...
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Prank threats via social media or text are a federal crime
This month, Richmond County law enforcement officers had to deal with multiple threats made to schools in the area. They all turned out to be hoaxes. However, at a time when school shootings are a very real danger, false threats like these can cause fear and...
Are painkillers addictive?
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...
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...