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Greenville Criminal Law Blog
What is drug trafficking?
People often see the words "drug trafficking" in the news or even in movies. But what does "trafficking" mean? In short, it means the selling, transporting or importing of illegal drugs. It can be a state or federal crime -- the federal crime is more severe and often...
Tips for dealing with law enforcement
It is easy for law enforcement to intimidate. It seems to part of the job, refined by years of dealing with criminals and those who do not respect law enforcement. But it is important to remember that local, state and federal law enforcement is to protect and serve...
Advocate prevents detainment during ICE stop
A man in upstate New York State worked in a sanctuary organization that protected immigrants and helped them understand their rights better. Some of the training was then used to keep ICE officers from detaining two undocumented migrants in the car with him. The...
What makes an illegal search and seizure?
Among the most debated terms in American legal history is the definition of “probable cause.” Police officers invoke “probable cause” when they search a person, car or home without a warrant. Lawmakers introduced this legal term in the Fourth Amendment of the...
Which criminal charges can affect a green card application?
People who work for extended periods in the United States tend to put down roots. Perhaps you have assimilated into the culture, fallen in love, or maybe it's no longer a good option to return to your birth country. A green card, also known as a Permanent Resident...
Drug charges, job loss and unemployment
We are very familiar with the challenges that people face after drug charges arise, such as high levels of stress, the prospect of spending time behind bars and problems involving one's family members. However, many people lose their jobs as a result of a drug case,...
How drug court works in Greenville County
As someone facing drug charges due to a dependency on a particular substance, you may recognize that it is time to make some important changes in your life. Enrolling in a Greenville County drug court may help you get your life back on the right track by helping you...
What happens when ICE contacts you about an inspection?
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...
Drug violations may trigger detention, deportation
Drug violations often lead to serious consequences, but if you are a non-U.S. citizen and you receive a drug conviction, it may lead to detention or deportation. This holds true regardless of whether you are in the United States under legal means, and it may result in...
Did you have a legitimate expectation of privacy?
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...
