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01 December
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What is Larceny?

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Larceny is a type of property crime that involves taking someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of the property. In South Carolina, larceny may be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the nature of the crime. How is larceny different from burglary and robbery? What are the penalties for a conviction? Here’s what you need to know about larceny in South Carolina....

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01 October
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What are mandatory minimums for drug offenses?

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Mandatory minimums are pre-determined sentences that judges must abide by when handing out sentences to defendants convicted of certain offenses. That is, a judge may not sentence a defendant to any amount of time less than the law says. Mandatory minimums may include both jail time and fines. Laws regarding offenses and mandatory minimum sentences vary by state, and the federal government has its own laws regarding mandatory minimums, too....

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08 August
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Do Alcohol and Drug Related Offenses Stay on Your Record?

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If you’ve been charged with a drug- or alcohol-related offense, you might be wondering how long the offense will stay on your record. Will a drug-related charge or alcohol-related charge stay on your criminal record forever? Or can you look forward to a time when your record will be clear? The answer is that it depends on the state and on the specific charge. Here’s what to know about how long alcohol- and drug-related offenses stay on your record in South Carolina....

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25 May
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What Is a Drug Offense?

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A drug offense is a criminal offense related to controlled substances. A drug offense may involve possession, manufacture, distribution, trafficking, or related activity of a controlled substance. Examples of some common drug charges include actual or constructive possession, possession with intent to distribute, and drug trafficking....

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22 May
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What Is a Non-Violent Drug Offense?

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A non-violent drug offense is a drug offense that does not involve violence or the threat of violence. Examples of non-violent drug offenses include simple possession of a controlled substance, drug possession with intent to distribute, or drug trafficking. Although “non-violent drug offense” sounds less serious than a “violent drug offense,” and it often is, a conviction can still carry serious penalties in South Carolina including hefty fines and prison time. Here’s what you need to know about non-violent drug offenses in South Carolina....

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02 November
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How To Find a Good Criminal Defense Lawyer

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What to Look for In a Criminal Defense Attorney Before you start looking for a lawyer, it’s important to know what you’re looking for.  Criminal defense as a primary practice area. Law, like medicine, can be a specialized field, and many attorneys take cases in just a few main areas of practice. This allows them to get the experience and deeper knowledge they need to be more effective for their clients. Just as you’d go to a heart specialist for heart troubles, you should go to a criminal defense lawyer for help with your criminal defense case. This may sound obvious, but...

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