We have developed outstanding relationships with the law enforcement community in the Lowcountry and throughout South Carolina. As a former Deputy Solicitor, former municipal court judge and former attorney for the Berkely County Sherrif's Department, we have the knowledge and experience to resolve your case with your best outcome as our primary objective.
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DUI offenses have instant ramifications on your life when your drivers license is suspended, so it is important to work with a DUI lawyer with the experience and knowledge to explain your rights and the options available in your case. As your lawyer, we will fully investigate the case, file the appropriate motions and ensure that this is all done quickly, as time is of the essence in these trials.
Many Magistrate and Municipal level misdemeanor offenses carry 30 days in jail and/or small fines. However, many of these offenses will more commonly result in your driver’s license being suspended and could be used later to enhance the penalty for a subsequent arrest. Because of this it is important to talk to an attorney with the knowledge and experience to explain all of your rights and options available, especially exploring whether your case qualifies for a diversion program such as Pre-Trial Intervention, the Alcohol Education Program or the Traffic Education Program.
In addition to fines and court assessments, DV 2nd Offense, 3rd Offense and DVHAN carry mandatory minimum jail sentences. In addition, in South Carolina, prior convictions for domestic violence can be used to enhance a current charge and mandate enhanced penalties.
It is important to understand that just because the alleged victim of the domestic violence wants to drop the charge, the law enforcement officer or prosecutor are not required to do so, and in most situations do not. Because of this, it is important to talk to an attorney with the knowledge and experience to explain all of your rights and options available, especially exploring whether your cases qualifies for a diversion program such as Pre-Trial Intervention. We will fully investigate your case to ensure that the arresting officer complied with the law and meet with you to discuss your options, given the facts of your case.
In addition to the suspension of your driver’s license, fines and court assessments, many drug offenses carry mandatory minimum jail sentences. In addition, in South Carolina, prior convictions for drug offense can be used to enhance a current charge and mandate enhanced penalties. Because of this it is important to talk to an attorney with the knowledge and experience to explain all of your rights and options available, especially exploring whether your cases qualifies for a diversion program such as Pre-Trial Intervention or a Conditional Discharge. We will fully investigate your case to ensure that the arresting officer did not violate your constitutional rights in searching your person, car or home, and meet with you to discuss all of your options given the facts of your case.
In addition to the suspension of your driver’s license, fines and court assessments, many felony offenses carry mandatory minimum jail sentences, and will result in your losing many civil liberties such as the right to vote. In addition, in South Carolina, prior convictions for many felonies can be used to enhance a current charge and mandate enhanced penalties. As your lawyer, we will fully explain your rights and options available, along with fully investigating your case to ensure all of your constitutional rights were upheld.