While the possession of marijuana may be legal in more states across the country than ever before, it is still illegal to possess, buy or sell in South Carolina. Marijuana laws in South Carolina govern and establish punishment guidelines for acts such as distribution of marijuana, the sale of marijuana, and the possession of drug…
Most people don’t understand the severity of possessing prescription drugs without a prescription until they’re arrested and charged with a criminal offense. For many, it’s their first contact with the criminal justice system. At Touma Law Group, in Greenville, South Carolina, our criminal defense attorneys are here to help. The legal consequences of a drug…
While many states have legalized or decriminalized marijuana in the United States, and Oregon has decriminalized all illegal substances, South Carolina has not yet made a decision to legalize or decriminalize any common "drugs" or illegal substances. Because of differences in drug laws between South Carolina and neighboring states, or any other states, visitors or…
In South Carolina, possession with intent to distribute (PWID) drug charges are more severe than simple possession charges. The criminal penalties for possession with intent to distribute drugs in Greenville, South Carolina are more severe than the potential penalties for simple possession but they’re less severe than the criminal penalties for drug trafficking. However, the…
Possession of an illegal substance in Greenville, South Carolina is a serious criminal offense. Drug possession is a serious offense punishable by loss of driving privileges, massive fines, spending months in prison, and it can have a negative impact on your permanent criminal record. However, there are a wide range of defenses to misdemeanor possession,…
If you are found in possession of drugs it can lead to very harsh penalties. As a result of the criminal conviction, heavy fines and long jail terms will be imposed. There are several reasons types of drug charges. The main one being in possession of drugs that is when they are found in a…