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...
Is the smell of marijuana probable cause in SC? As a court in New York noted earlier this year, the smell of marijuana is always probable cause to search and police often take advantage of this – routinely lying about the “overwhelming odor of marijuana” any time...
Can I fly with marijuana if it’s legal? A surprising number of people try to board planes at the Myrtle Beach airport with marijuana in their baggage or even in their pockets… what happens when TSA agents find their stash? When someone tries to fly with marijuana, are...
The SC hemp industry has grown from no hemp farms to around 3300 acres of hemp farms this year. What’s behind the sudden boom in hemp farming and hemp products? Although many hemp farmers are cashing in on the increasing popularity of CBD oil products, hemp is a...
In light of what appears to be increasing anti-immigrant sentiment on the part of the US government, many legal immigrants may be wondering what types of minor offenses can result in deportation – for example, can you be deported for marijuana possession? As more US...
State and federal laws governing hemp harming are changing quickly, and we are keeping up with them. What is the status of hemp farming in SC? Below, I’ll discuss some of the recent developments in South Carolina and federal laws governing hemp, including the current...
