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If you see a wallet lying on an unattended table while at a restaurant, what would you do? Would you try to contact the owner and return it? Would you turn it into a local police station? Would you use the credit cards you find to go on a shopping spree, knowing that...

The South Carolina sex offender registry is a valuable resource that allows citizens to sign up for notifications signaling when registered sex offenders move into their communities. Law enforcement uses the registry to keep track of people who were convicted of sex...

Charged with a crime? You may be thinking that a conviction is the worst case scenario. But what happens just beyond your conviction—at sentencing—is what can determine the course of the rest of your life. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney speak for you...

Ask any police officer, potential employer or landlord—your past criminal activity can come back to haunt you. Even if you’ve served your time, a routine background check that uncovers a criminal record can be used against you, making it more difficult to get a job,...

Former President Reagan’s War on Drugs started with drug-free zone initiatives. Now, all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have laws that increase penalties for drug charges that occur within a certain distance of schools and public parks. If you’re facing drug charges...

If a police officer presents you with a search warrant, would you know what to do? Search warrants give police officers the right to search your home, workplace or vehicle to look for evidence of a crime. Being the target of a search warrant can cause a great deal of...

Forgery is a crime with severe consequences. If convicted, you could lose your voting rights. Your right to own a gun. Even your right to hold certain professional licenses. And if jail and hefty fines weren’t enough, after you get out, you may have difficulty renting...

It’s happened to most of us. You write a check for rent or the electric bill, and a few days later you get hit with an insufficient-funds notice from your bank—possibly along with a fee for overdrawing your account. What most people don’t realize is that intentionally...

When it comes to your day in court, telling the truth vs. telling a lie could mean the difference between freedom and being behind bars. Making false statements during an investigation can result in hefty fines and jail time, not to mention ruining your reputation....

Grand larceny—a serious-sounding charge with serious consequences in South Carolina. If you’ve been charged with grand larceny in the state of South Carolina, you’re facing a range of fines or jail time. But depending on the specifics of your case, judges have leeway...