SECTION 44-53-445. This is a serious offense, and it is generally charged with another distribution of drugs so that you are facing two charges. It is very hard not to fall into the trap of being near a school because the statute is so overbroad in its definition. You need to make sure you have an attorney who can show that you were not distributing drugs to school children, but only happened to be near a school when you were charged. You also need an attorney that can make sure you use every possible defense and are not convicted of a crime you did not commit. Call Derek Enderlin or Susannah Ross today for representation.