Drug Charges, Fines, Penalties & More.

The drug charge known as "simple possession" can in reality be anything but simple. Extenuating circumstances can change this seemingly straightforward charge into something far more complicated, and if you're convicted, penalties can vary greatly based on prior...

In the South Carolina Criminal Justice System you can be charged with drug charges like simple possession and possession with intent to distribute in addition to possessing certain accessories that they may be using to handle or consume the drug. In this article,...

Crystal methamphetamine (meth) is a stimulant drug that's often synthesized and consumed in a variety of different forms. Like many other addictive drugs, possessing and selling crystal meth is illegal and heavily penalized. Manufacturing meth is a bigger issue than...

Sugar. Blow. Stardust. Nose candy. Cocaine, by any other name, is still an illegal drug. South Carolina is serious about holding accountable anyone who uses, sells or even just possesses cocaine or related paraphernalia. And the penalties are severe. Are you facing a...

Former President Reagan’s War on Drugs started with drug-free zone initiatives. Now, all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have laws that increase penalties for drug charges that occur within a certain distance of schools and public parks. If you’re facing drug charges...