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Possession Charge vs. Intent to Distribute Charge in SC

Posted on January 08, 2016  |   Category: Criminal, Drugs 
When you’re cuffed and put in the back of a police cruiser, there’s no such thing as a minor arrest. You’re heading to jail, and even if you get out on bond, you still have to come back and answer to the charges against you. Both possession and possession with intent to distribute...

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What Happens When You Violate A Restraining Order in SC?

Posted on January 07, 2016  |   Category: Criminal, Drugs, Domestic Violence, Assault & Battery 
When people believe they are being stalked or harassed, they sometimes seek restraining orders to stop this behavior. Restraining orders are a subset of the broader category of protective orders under South Carolina law. Restraining orders can be issued by a magistrate. Once someone files a restrai...

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What Happens When You Violate Probation in SC?

Posted on January 05, 2016  |   Category: Criminal 
Receiving probation instead of prison time may seem like winning the lottery. Most people’s primary goal when fighting a criminal charge is to avoid spending long periods of time behind bars, after all. The truth is, however, the rules you must follow when under probation are quite strict, an...

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How Much Jail Time If Caught With Cocaine in SC?

Posted on January 05, 2016  |   Category: Criminal, Drugs 
Facing a drug charge for cocaine in South Carolina? Cocaine laws in South Carolina can be confusing and difficult to understand, the simplest way to break down the charges is to look at these three: possession, possession with intent to distribute (PWID), and trafficking. Simply stated, if yo...

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SC Marijuana Charges: What Are The Fines, Penalties & Jail Time

Posted on January 05, 2016  |   Category: Criminal, Drugs 
You thought a little marijuana couldn’t hurt anyone, and in all fairness, it’s arguably less damaging to society than alcohol. But you got busted, and now you’re in trouble. I’m sure you’ll agree the occasional use of recreational drugs probably hasn’t led you do...

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