Criminal Defense

A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving With an Unlawful Alcohol Concentration (DUAC) charge can have serious consequences, including fines, licenses suspension, increased insurance costs, and even jail time. We provide proactive and strategic representation. We carefully examine every aspect of the case from the initial traffic stop to field sobriety testing, breath testing, and police procedures to ensure our clients’ rights are protected. We will help you understand your options, navigate the legal process, and pursue the best possible outcome for your case.

Drug charges can result in significant criminal penalties and long-term consequences. We represent clients accused of a wide range of drug-related offenses, including possession, possession with intent to distribute, distribution, trafficking, manufacturing, and crimes involving controlled substances or prescription medicants. We thoroughly review the facts of each case and develop a personalized defense strategy tailored to your circumstances.

White collar and property crime cases often involve complex factual issues, extensive documentation, and significant potential penalties. We represent individuals accused of offenses such as petit larceny, grand larceny, shoplifting, burglary, receiving stolen goods, breach of trust, fraud, forgery, identity theft, and other property or financially related crimes. We thoroughly evaluate the evidence, identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and develop defense strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.

Violent crime charges are among the most serious offenses prosecuted in South Carolina and can carry substantial penalties, including lengthy incarceration, significant fines, and lasting consequences for employment, housing, and personal relationships. We represent individuals facing allegations including assault and battery, strong-arm robbery, armed robbery, weapons-related offenses, and other violent crimes. We thoroughly evaluate the evidence, investigate witness statements, identify possible defenses, and challenge weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.

Domestic violence charges can carry serious legal and personal consequences, including criminal penalties, protective orders, restrictions on firearm ownership, and lasting effects on family and professional relationships. We represent individuals accused of domestic violence offenses, providing personalized defense strategies tailored to the unique facts of each case. We thoroughly investigate the allegations, evaluate witness statements and evidence, and identify potential defenses to ensure our clients receive fair treatment under the law.

Traffic violations can result in more than just a fine. Depending on the offense, drivers may face license points, increased insurance costs, license suspension, and other consequences. We represent individuals charged with a variety of traffic offenses, including speeding, reckless driving, driving under suspension, uninsured motorist violations, failure to stop for blue lights, habitual traffic offender, and other driving-related offenses. We carefully review the circumstances of each case, explain available options, and advocate for outcomes that protect our clients' rights and driving privileges whenever possible.

Bond decisions can have a significant impact on a person's life, affecting employment, family obligations, housing, and the ability to prepare an effective defense. We represent clients at initial bond hearings and in subsequent requests to modify bond conditions when circumstances warrant. We assist clients seeking bond reductions, reconsideration of detention decisions, and alternative conditions such as GPS monitoring, home incarceration, curfews, employment-related travel allowances, and other measures designed to facilitate release while addressing court concerns. We work diligently to present the strongest possible case for reasonable and appropriate bond conditions.

Probation violations can have serious consequences, including revocation of probation, additional restrictions, extended supervision, or incarceration. We represent clients accused of violating the terms of their probation, whether due to alleged new offenses, missed reporting requirements, failed drug screens, curfew violations, payment issues, or other alleged noncompliance. We carefully review the facts surrounding the allegation, identify mitigating circumstances, and advocate for outcomes that minimize the impact on our clients' lives. Our goal is to help clients remain focused on moving forward while protecting their rights throughout the process.