Aug 10, 2023 | Drug Charges, Legislation
South Carolina passed a new fentanyl trafficking law in June of 2023 which includes new crimes and penalties for: Trafficking in fentanyl, Possession of fentanyl, and Possession of a firearm if you have been convicted of a serious drug offense. Fentanyl overdoses...
May 22, 2023 | Drug Charges
What does possession with intent to distribute drugs mean in SC? It’s the “next level” of drug charges above possession, and it carries more severe penalties than simple possession charges. But how do they prove “intent to distribute?” In this article, we will...
Mar 22, 2023 | Drug Charges, Marijuana Prohibition
Constructive possession is a “legal fiction” that allows the state to convict a person of drug “possession” when they did not actually “possess” the drugs… How does that work? Below, we will explain how constructive possession works in South Carolina, including: The...
Feb 28, 2023 | Drug Charges, Marijuana Prohibition
What does “simple possession” mean in SC? Most people know that “simple possession” means getting charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, but how much marijuana is “simple possession?” And what happens if you are charged with more than that...
Oct 21, 2022 | Drug Charges, Expungements, Marijuana Prohibition
As many of you have probably seen, President Biden issued a pardon on October 6, 2022, for all US citizens (and lawful permanent residents) who have committed the offense of simple possession of marijuana under federal law. Biden’s pardon does not affect state-law...
Aug 1, 2022 | Alcohol Laws in SC, Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, DUI
Is Coastal Carolina University a safe learning environment for students who are leaving home for the first time and attending college while living in dorms or off-campus housing? What kinds of arrests are made and what are the crime statistics for CCU? The answer...
