There are many colleges in South Carolina and with that, there will likely be student activities, events and parties. In some cases, there are accusations that young people trying to have a good time went too far and led to criminal activity. This can involve alcohol,...
College Crimes
College Crimes
The cybertheft of media may seem easy, but it is not victimless
When we see FBI warnings against copyright infringement before burning a DVD or when we download some music on the Internet for free, we may believe that doing so really causes no harm, that everyone does it, and that these actions are never really prosecuted. This is...
What are the penalties for using a fake ID to buy alcohol?
Throughout South Carolina, there are many tourist destinations and large-scale events where young people will be out and about. Often, this involves college students, but high schoolers are also frequent attendees. Alcohol consumption is a frequent part of sporting...
What are the shoplifting laws and penalties in South Carolina?
It is not uncommon for college students to get into mischief in South Carolina. It might be due to not thinking about what they are doing, being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or because of encouragement from other students. While it is often assumed that...
A criminal conviction can ruin a college student’s future
When facing criminal allegations in South Carolina, there are a series of problems that will come to the forefront and must be considered when preparing a defense. Depending on the charges, there can be jail time, fines, loss of driving privileges and more. For...
Illegal search and seizure
Search and seizure protections are an important for anyone accused of a crime. It may be possible to suppress evidence obtained in violation of the accused individual’s 4th Amendment rights which can impact any criminal charges against the accused individual. Search...
College code of conduct violations may result in serious consequences
Many colleges and universities in South Carolina have implemented a code of conduct for their students to follow. The code of conduct may cover both academic and non-academic behavior relating to: Academic integrity (e.g., plagiarism, cheating, forgery) Drug and...
College students could face sexual assault charges
College students who live, attend school or just have fun in the greater Myrtle Beach area could in the right circumstances face sexual assault charges. Recent cases across the country have put a spotlight on problems with sexual misconduct on college campuses and...