On behalf of Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC | May 13, 2020 | Firm News
The United States government has rules and regulations regarding who you can hire, and how. One of the rules you must follow includes making sure everyone you hire has the legal right to work in the country. Even when an immigrant has the correct documentation to be...
On behalf of Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC | May 1, 2020 | Firm News
The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you against “unreasonable” searches and seizures. Because the Fourth Amendment does not clarify what constitutes as “unreasonable,” the courts have held that a warrantless search is only unreasonable if the subject of...
On behalf of Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC | Apr 16, 2020 | Firm News
Federal and state laws do not merely outlaw illegal substances, like heroin or cocaine, but also the tools and appliances used to cultivate, process and ingest them into the human body. The law classifies these accessories as drug paraphernalia. While people may...
On behalf of Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC | Mar 18, 2020 | Firm News
People who are arrested for a criminal offense may find themselves in a jail or a prison depending on the nature of the circumstances. That can be a concerning event in any situation, but in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic, a new concern is emerging fast. Many...
On behalf of Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC | Mar 9, 2020 | Firm News
Being falsely accused of a crime is a nightmare that fortunately remains unrealized for the majority of South Carolina residents. However, this was not the case for a college student who was arrested for possession of an illegal drug after a substance on the...
On behalf of Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC | Feb 9, 2020 | Firm News
The war on drugs is not over, and in South Carolina, law enforcement plays an integral role in getting suspected distributors off the street. When an officer finds narcotics in your possession, it may turn into an even bigger charge. Many factors go into determining...
On behalf of Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC | Jan 22, 2020 | Firm News
It goes without saying that if you are an immigrant to the U.S., whether documented or undocumented, you should do your best to stay out of trouble. Some kinds of trouble could lead to your deportation, especially those where you receive a criminal conviction. ...
On behalf of Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC | Jan 7, 2020 | Firm News
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 drug is, the harsher the penalties will be. Today, we will take a look at the categorization of...
On behalf of Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC | Dec 19, 2019 | Firm News
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, not all warrantless searches are illegal. At Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC, often represent clients...
On behalf of Law Office of Matthew J. Kappel, PC | Dec 9, 2019 | Firm News
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 are you have a specific type of professional in mind. Depending on the types of responsibilities that will be required for...
