College Crimes

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...

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...

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 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...

After court, a conviction and the end of parole, that is the end of a criminal proceeding. After one has “served their time,” the consequences are over, right? Unfortunately, in the United States, that is not always the case, even for Conway, South Carolina, college...

Many college students, including those who attend Coastal Carolina University, may find themselves staring down a criminal charge. It is no secret, for example, that drugs and alcohol are common at parties attended by college students. Of course, underage drinking and...

If you’re facing criminal charges as a college student, then you’re probably afraid of how the allegations against you are going to affect your future. That’s a legitimate worry, and one that you need to take seriously. While jail, prison, and fines are all very real...

As South Carolina is known not only for beautiful beaches but also beach colleges, there is no shortage of good times to be had. The many undergraduate students who come to study, however, probably don’t think twice about going to weekend parties where the alcohol...