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HOW TO FAIL A DRUG TEST
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HOW TO FAIL A DRUG TEST

An Horry County man was arrested and charged with “defrauding drug and alcohol screening tests” after he tried to use old urine to cheat on a drug screen. He was apparently being drug-tested at the pretrial intervention (PTI) office in Conway, SC when the case worker realized…

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My social security disability benefits were denied, what now?
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My social security disability benefits were denied, what now?

It’s no surprise that your Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits were denied – did you know that the government automatically denies most applications for disability benefits? Whether you are about to apply for benefits or they have already been denied, odds are you will need…

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ARE UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS ENTITLED TO WORKER’S COMPENSATION?
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ARE UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS ENTITLED TO WORKER’S COMPENSATION?

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRA), it is illegal for any employer to knowingly hire an undocumented immigrant. If an undocumented worker presents forged I-9 documents to secure employment, can the employer or insurance company then refuse to pay worker’s compensation benefits to…

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UNEMPLOYED DRUG DOGS IN STATES THAT HAVE LEGALIZED MARIJUANA?
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UNEMPLOYED DRUG DOGS IN STATES THAT HAVE LEGALIZED MARIJUANA?

What happens when marijuana is legalized, and law enforcement continues to use drug dogs that are trained to detect marijuana? Although the U.S. Supreme Court has held, in U.S. v. Place, that a drug dog sniff is not a “search” for purposes of the Fourth Amendment,…

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ATLANTIC BEACH SC POLICE CHIEF FIRED
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ATLANTIC BEACH SC POLICE CHIEF FIRED

Atlantic Beach’s police chief was fired on Monday. In September, he was charged with criminal domestic violence (CDV) 1st degree and unlawful conduct to a child. Although those charges were dismissed at a preliminary hearing on October 20, the town decided to terminate him as police chief…

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THE BEST MYRTLE BEACH AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
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THE BEST MYRTLE BEACH AUTO ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

Everyone wants to find “the best” Myrtle Beach personal injury lawyer when they have a claim and they want it handled right. How do you know who “the best” attorneys are? Finding the right lawyer can be difficult when you don’t have experience with local…

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Can i be arrested for going to a party in sc?
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Can i be arrested for going to a party in sc?

In 2008, police in D.C. arrested 21 people for trespassing and disorderly conduct after they were invited to a bachelor party. Although there was no evidence that the partygoers knew they were trespassing, the girl who invited them did not have permission to have the…

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GEORGIA SHERIFF CHARGED WITH SEXUAL BATTERY AFTER SCHOOL SEARCH
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GEORGIA SHERIFF CHARGED WITH SEXUAL BATTERY AFTER SCHOOL SEARCH

In March of this year, the Sylvester Police Department showed up at Worth County High School with a K-9, searched for drugs, and did not find any. The Worth County Sheriff apparently did not think the Sylvester police were thorough enough. In April, he showed up…

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR DEFENSE LAWYER DOESN’T BELIEVE YOU?
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR DEFENSE LAWYER DOESN’T BELIEVE YOU?

As you might imagine, defense lawyers hear all kinds of crazy and often implausible stories from clients. The police, prosecutors, and judge don’t believe it. Jurors may not believe it. If the defense attorneys don’t believe it, can they just announce that their client is…

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Do touch screen electronics in cars cause auto accidents?
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Do touch screen electronics in cars cause auto accidents?

There seems to be a consensus that texting or talking on your cell phone while driving is a major cause of automobile accidents. Jurisdictions across the country have been scrambling to pass laws prohibiting texting or talking on the phone while driving. Texting is only…

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