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...
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...
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...
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...
What’s the procedure after a marijuana arrest? If you are charged with 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...
The ACLU of Kansas filed a class action lawsuit last month against the Kansas Highway Patrol, accusing them of a practice of intentionally and unconstitutionally prolonging traffic stops using what they call the “Kansas Two-Step” and other tactics to detain motorists...
