On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jul 21, 2020 | Drug Crimes
People often move and fail to update all the different organizations that have the address on file. When someone else moves into the last home that person lived in and police later pursue a warrant for the person’s arrest, the new residents might find themselves...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | May 22, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Crossing state lines can be confusing when it comes to marijuana laws. While some states allow legal marijuana sales for recreational use, others only approve cannabis for medical purposes and still, other states do not allow legal marijuana use in any form. We...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Mar 12, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Residents of Berkeley County who are facing drug charges or dealing with a substance abuse disorder may now have a new treatment option available to them. Berkeley County’s drug court began accepting drug offenders during the fall of 2017, making drug court more...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Feb 27, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Like most college students, you rely on student loans and grants to continue your education. For most students, the big concern with financial aid is maintaining good grades to keep from losing it. What students do not always think about is how criminal convictions...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Nov 22, 2019 | Drug Crimes
When a 26-year-old South Carolina college student was found dead in her off-campus housing of a drug overdose, the death didn’t appear to be accidental. She had been depressed and evidence led investigators to first classify the death as a suicide.Then, they...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jun 6, 2019 | Drug Crimes
The problem with determining what is considered drug paraphernalia is that many objects used to manipulate and cultivate controlled substances can also be used for legitimate reasons. If you find yourself caught up in a suspected paraphernalia case, you should know...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jan 30, 2019 | Drug Crimes
There is a constant push for society to help fight the drug problem before it even begins by making sure kids understand the dangers of drugs and alcohol. No matter where you live in South Carolina or any other state, you have access to the Partnership for Drug-Free...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Oct 24, 2018 | Drug Crimes
Every day you hear about people dying due to heroin in South Carolina. It may make you wonder how so many people started using such a dangerous drug and continued to the point of addiction. It all leads back to the overprescribing and overuse of prescription opioids....
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jun 5, 2018 | Drug Crimes
Many states across the country have adopted medical marijuana laws, which allow people with certain medical conditions to use marijuana products to treat their symptoms. South Carolina currently has a bill, called the Compassionate Care Act, being looked at by...
On behalf of George B. Bishop, Jr. PA | Jan 20, 2017 | Drug Crimes
Addiction is not easy to handle. It is often a factor in drug-related crimes, but is prison always the answer? If you know someone who is struggling with addiction or have yourself, you might be inclined to suggest an alternative – like drug court. Drug courts,...
