Shoplifting: Fines, Penalties, Jail Time in SC

Whether intentional or unintentional, shoplifting isn’t a so-called “victimless crime.” Shop owners are eager to press charges against customers who try to take more than what they pay for even though in some cases it was an oversight. You didn’t intend to...

What are the Penalties for CSC Charges in SC?

While there are many different types of sexual crimes, perhaps the biggest is Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC), more commonly known as rape. What pushes up a crime from sexual assault to criminal sexual conduct is some sort of penetration. Even if the penetration is...

What does an Attempted Murder Charge mean in SC?

We’ve all seen television crime dramas where someone is charged with attempted murder. You may even have a favorite white knight of a defense attorney who you’ve seen take down prosecutors in one fatal swoop. Unfortunately, the South Carolina legal system is...

Heroin: Fines, Penalties, Jail Time in SC

If you or a loved one has fallen victim to heroin, you know how all-encompassing a heroin addiction can be. Aside from the physical and emotional effects of heroin, you may also have to deal with the legal impact if you are arrested with the drug or with...

Cocaine Fines, Penalties, Sentencing in SC

If you’ve been caught by the police with cocaine in your possession, you’re about to face a legal battle. Depending on how much cocaine police found in your possession, you could be facing charges for: simple possession, possession with intent to distribute...