[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"When you come to us after you have been charged with a drug crime in Rock Hill SC, the attorneys of McKinney, Tucker & Lemel LLC, will examine every aspect of your case. Based on our in-depth investigation and analysis, we will provide you with honest, straightforward advice about what steps you should take next.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/drug-charges\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"South Carolina is not among the many states throughout the country which have relaxed their marijuana laws. In our state, marijuana and derivatives such as hashish remain illegal. If you are caught using, possessing, growing, or selling marijuana, you could face stiff penalties. ","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/drug-charges\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Even charges for a first offense for opioid possession are serious. A conviction could result in up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine. When a person is found in possession of large amounts of opioids, they could be charged with intent to sell. In fact, this charge may apply when a person is found with as little as two grams of unlawful opioids, or opioids for which they do not have a valid prescription. ","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/drug-charges\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Under South Carolina law, it is illegal for anyone to steal a controlled substance from another person. A first offense for theft of a controlled substance is a felony. The penalty includes up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of $5,000. A conviction for a second offense will double those penalties.  Additionally, it is illegal to obtain drugs by deceit or fraud such as by forging a prescription. A first offense could put you in prison for up to two years and result in a $500 fine. A repeat offense is a felony, which could carry a sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to $2,000.","name":"Answer Question3","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/drug-charges\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"When you come to us after you have been charged with a drug crime in Rock Hill SC, the attorneys of McKinney, Tucker & Lemel LLC, will examine every aspect of your case. Based on our in-depth investigation and analysis, we will provide you with honest, straightforward advice about what steps you should take next.","name":"Answer Question4","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/drug-charges\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Under South Carolina law, it is illegal for anyone to steal a controlled substance from another person. A first offense for theft of a controlled substance is a felony. The penalty includes up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of $5,000. A conviction for a second offense will double those penalties.  Additionally, it is illegal to obtain drugs by deceit or fraud such as by forging a prescription. A first offense could put you in prison for up to two years and result in a $500 fine. 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