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The reality of the connection between race and drugs
The high arrest and incarceration rates for minorities compared to whites is an issue that law enforcement has been working on for decades. However, it persists. This is especially true for the Black and Latino communities. According to the Drug Policy Alliance, these...
Your constitutional rights as a noncitizen
You may be under the impression that constitutional rights only apply to U.S. citizens. Perhaps you have heard something to that effect from government officials at the state level in South Carolina or higher up. However, we at Kappel Law inform you that this is not...
Know what drug paraphernalia looks like
Many South Carolina residents may be familiar with the term "drug paraphernalia" but they may wonder what exactly this means. The Drug Enforcement Administration says that drug paraphernalia consists of the items a person might use to consume, manufacture or conceal...
What should I know about DACA and criminal convictions?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA has long been a blessing for undocumented immigrants whose parents brought them here as children. However, recent changes mean that DACA may no longer offer the protection that it used to. To stay in South Carolina under...
Can I face criminal charges for hiring undocumented workers?
Officials from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement department are tasked with investigating companies in South Carolina suspected of hiring undocumented employees. While generally a civil offense, you may face criminal charges if accused of a pattern of hiring...
Charges dropped after suspect’s violent arrest and K-9 attack
Under the Fourteenth Amendment, a law enforcement official must have probable cause or a reasonable belief that an individual engaged in a criminal act before making an arrest. Law enforcement officers must also follow the proper procedures during an arrest action. A...
Drug charges pending after high-speed chase in South Carolina
High-speed chases involving law enforcement pose a significant risk to officers and to the general public. Nevertheless, a high-ranking authority in Chester County, South Carolina, seems satisfied with the outcome upon apprehending three men after a pursuit that...
Crimes involving moral turpitude
In immigration law, many offenses may fall under the category known as crimes involving moral turpitude. Immigrants who are seeking to become lawful permanent residents or U.S. citizens in South Carolina may find this term confusing. But even knowing the official...
How can I legally stay in the US?
If you are an undocumented immigrant in the United States living in North Carolina, you are not alone. In fact, according to Fox, North Carolina is estimated to be 8th where states with the highest undocumented populations are concerned. The most common way to obtain...
Drug trafficking laws in South Carolina
Drug trafficking crimes involve possession of a controlled substance above a legally established amount. Actions that signify intent to distribute a drug also fall under these statutes. In South Carolina, some drug trafficking convictions carry a mandatory minimum...
