It is certainly possible to get arrested for having possession of a THC vape pen in the state of South Carolina. South Carolina's law states that all recreational marijuana is illegal and having possession of marijuana with more than .3% THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is a serious crime. Because South Carolina has more strict marijuana laws than […]
Drug trafficking charges are not limited to just distributing or selling illegal substances; possessing large quantities of drugs can also be classified as trafficking. Here, we discuss what drug trafficking is, the requirements for a trafficking charge in South Carolina, and the penalties for a conviction. We also explore the different types of drug trafficking […]
Heroin is one of the most powerful and dangerous narcotics in existence, and unfortunately, it is illegal in South Carolina. Possessing, distributing, and trafficking heroin can lead to serious criminal charges. People often do not realize the consequences of being caught with heroin, and if they do get charged, they may not understand all their […]
Law enforcement on a state and federal level has been stricter towards people involved with the possession or trade of cocaine recently. This is especially true in South Carolina, where there are connections to some international cocaine trafficking networks. Given the high fines and long jail time associated with drug offenses related to cocaine, it […]
Most people are not aware of what the different meth charges are in SC. In several parts of South Carolina, crystal meth is most often cooked or prepared in residential homes using household ingredients and it is known as a synthetic drug. The drug is chemically similar to drugs that are used in the treatment […]
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, […]
