If you are charged with simple possession of marijuana in SC, you may be scratching your head and asking, “Why?” Although small amounts of marijuana are either legal or decriminalized in most of the states now, SC is not one of them. Police in SC can take you to jail...
A magistrate is a type of judge – depending on the context, it could mean a judge with a law degree who is authorized to handle serious matters in the federal court, or it could mean a non-lawyer judge who is only permitted to handle “small” cases in the state...
House arrest in SC could mean one of two different things: 1) electronic monitoring as a condition of bond before a person is convicted, or 2) house arrest with monitoring as an alternative to prison after a person is convicted of a crime. Although it is not required,...
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor in SC is a fairly common charge, but what does it really mean? When are people charged with it, and how can you avoid it? The definition of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in SC is vague, subject to...
What is the difference between child neglect, cruelty to children, and child endangerment in SC? There are several different ways that a person can be charged with harming a child in SC, and there is often confusion among laypersons, police investigators, and even...
Do police need to get a warrant before they draw blood in a DUI case? What if police ask for consent for a blood test and you say no? Can they hold you down and forcibly puncture your arm with a needle to take your blood? Over 50 years ago, the US Supreme Court said...
