Former South Carolina resort VP investigated for embezzlement
It is about a five-hour drive southeast of Greenville to Sea Pines Resort. The Hilton Head Island playground is known …
Read MoreMail versus wire: Understanding fraud charges and penalties
Fraud is defined as wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain for the deceiver. Fraudulent …
Read MoreThe law and facial recognition software
Most people are familiar with Facebook’s facial recognition software. When a friend uploads a picture, it’s common for Facebook to …
Read MoreOpioid epidemic leading to racketeering charges
The rise of the opioid epidemic has resulted in racketeering charges for pharmaceutical companies and physicians. Recently a Rhode Island …
Read MoreWhat is civil forfeiture?
People who face conviction for a crime in South Carolina know they can expect criminal penalties that may include imprisonment, …
Read MoreCan you face DUI arrest if your BAC is lower than legal limit?
The penalties for a DUI can range depending on the specific circumstances. You may only face misdemeanor charges for a …
Read MoreEmbezzlement charges often accompany crimes against IRS
Often, the commission of one crime in South Carolina also implicates other crimes. When a person embezzles money from an …
Read MoreAccountants who have clients accused of tax fraud
Many accountants fear the day may come when one of their clients calls them and says, “The IRS is investigating …
Read MoreFentanyl case involves international and American defendants
Fentanyl is a very potent painkiller legally available only by prescription. It is not only ruining lives through user overdose …
Read MoreRICO: What is it and why is it important?
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act was initially intended to combat the Mafia, but it has extended its reach …
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