Oct 8, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Marijuana Prohibition
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...
Feb 10, 2020 | Drug Charges, Fourth Amendment, Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct
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...
Oct 21, 2019 | Drug Charges, Marijuana Prohibition
Possession of paraphernalia in SC is not a criminal offense – it is a civil violation only and the conviction should not go on a person’s criminal record. Although it is not a criminal offense, it is often charged along with drug crimes like possession or...
Jan 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Marijuana Prohibition
How do police bust marijuana grow rooms? Marijuana is illegal in South Carolina – possession of marijuana, distribution of marijuana, and, obviously, growing marijuana will all get you arrested, although legalization of medical marijuana for limited purposes could...
Nov 22, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges
The SC criminal defense lawyers at Coastal Law know that, if you have drug trafficking charges in Myrtle Beach, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney who will fight to win your case. Why? Drug trafficking charges are the most serious drug charges in SC –...
Jul 20, 2018 | Business Law and Litigation, Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Marijuana Prohibition
I’ve seen several statements by South Carolina public officials lately in media reports that give me pause. Law enforcement and other public officials are expressing their opposition to legalization of marijuana, medical marijuana, and even CBD (cannabidiol) products...
