Marijuana is having a moment. In the majority of states in the United States, pot is legal in some way, whether it is for medical, recreational or both. However, South Carolina is not one of them. Still, some spring breakers may think Myrtle Beach is a bit more lax...
Drug Crimes
Drug Crimes
Drug convictions can reduce college student aid
A drug offense conviction can reduce your chances of getting a job, obtaining housing and paying for a higher education. Being convicted before seeking financial aid or while you are in college can impact your ability to obtain grants, loans and work-study...
When can you be charged for marijuana possession?
While personal use of marijuana may be relatively common in South Carolina, it is still illegal to use and possess marijuana in our state. That means when people use it, they risk being charged with drug possession crimes. As with all drugs that are illegal in South...
South Carolina Drug Schedules Explained
When arrested on drug charges in South Carolina, the exact charge is based on a few factors including but not limited to the amount or weight of the drugs and of course, what type of drugs are found. Both of these factors can drastically affect the potential sentence...
South Carolina’s marijuana laws are strict
Unlike some other states, South Carolina chooses to take a strict approach to the possession and sale of marijuana. The recreational use of the drug remains illegal in this state. Even South Carolina’s medical marijuana statutes are not terribly lenient. Penalties for...
Forged prescriptions and fraud charges
We often rely on prescription medications to help us recover from a serious illness or to manage chronic pain. Some prescription medications have a potential for abuse and a person addicted to these drugs may be desperate enough to forge a prescription or perform some...
South Carolina debating bill on medical marijuana
The debate over medical marijuana has been around for years but has heated up in South Carolina. Recently, the state legislature debated a new measure aimed at legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. The bill’s sponsor said the measure calls for much stricter...
Fighting drug crime charges in South Carolina
Drug crime charges are extremely common in America, including in South Carolina. Every day law enforcement officials throughout the state make arrests based on drug possession, trafficking, distribution or even manufacturing. If you have been arrested and charged with...