Greenville Criminal Law Blog
How are drugs categorized in South Carolina?
South Carolina law classifies drugs differently based on potency and addiction potential. Penalties change according to the classification of a drug. The more high-risk a
New rules limit how immigrants with records may fight deportation
Immigrants across South Carolina and the nation who have criminal convictions may find that they have fewer avenues through which to fight deportation now that
Search warrants are not always required for a legal search
South Carolina residents value privacy in their cars, at home and when out in public. While the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure,
Is it bad for you to hire an undocumented worker?
When you are scoping a pool of candidates for people who you can hire to support the initiatives of your organization in South Carolina, chances
The future of DACA remains unknown
Every state in the country, including South Carolina, has its share of residents that have come to the United States from some other nation. When
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
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
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
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
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
