CEO pleads guilty to federal white-collar charges
Federal white-collar crimes have the potential to carry stiff penalties. These crimes include mail fraud and wire fraud as well …
Read MoreTypes of embezzlement
Embezzlement is an example of a white-collar crime that commonly involves an employee. In many cases, an employee in South …
Read MoreWhat is due process?
In the United States, the government can’t deprive you of your rights without going through due process. The court system …
Read MoreReminder: You don’t need to consent to a police search
Under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, each of us is protected against “unreasonable search and seizure” by law …
Read MoreHow to handle a traffic stop
When you see red flashing lights in your rearview mirror, a sense of dread probably comes over you. Maybe you …
Read MoreWhat happens at a preliminary hearing?
Those going through the court system for the first time may be surprised at how many stages there are within …
Read MoreRefusing a chemical test in South Carolina
South Carolina, like most other states, has an implied consent law. This means that motorists in the Palmetto State are …
Read MoreAn explanation of RICO
Congress passed the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in 1978. The government must prove at least five different things …
Read MoreHow many times can a case be appealed?
Individuals convicted of a criminal offense in South Carolina will likely want to know how many opportunities they have to …
Read MoreHow synthetic drugs are interfering with drug trials
In recent years, a growing number of drug manufacturers have started selling synthetic forms of marijuana. Synthetic drugs have been …
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