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...