At the David W. Martin Law Group, our criminal defense attorneys in Charleston, South Carolina know that being investigated for a crime can be terrifying, and can make you feel helpless against the solicitor’s office when they begin listing the number of offenses they can charge you with. Our Charleston County defense lawyers advise anyone who has been investigated, arrested, or charged with a crime to contact our office immediately to understand the consequences that come with these alleged offenses. The solicitor’s office takes pride in producing countless charges against any of our nearly 134,000 who are accused or arrested for a crime, as they may use their discretion to manipulate the charges to increase the penalties — which in turn makes their office appear tough on crime to the public. Unfortunately, they are often successful in doing so when those they are prosecuting do not have a skilled Charleston criminal defense lawyer by their side. We can help protect your rights, and keep the solicitor’s office from exceeding their authority, so our clients can see their court appearance through with confidence. If you are being investigated for a crime, or have been arrested or charged, take advantage of your right to remain silent and contact our criminal defense attorneys in Charleston at (803) 548-2468 right away, so we can discuss the details of your case and begin establishing a concrete defense to help you pursue the best outcome.
Charleston Criminal Defense Attorneys at David W. Martin Law Group
At David W. Martin Law Group, our criminal defense lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina understand how difficult it can be to face criminal charges head on. Unfortunately, ignoring the charges will not make them go away. Depending on the severity of your alleged crime, your very freedom could be at stake — now and going forward.Our criminal defense attorneys in Charleston provide solutions for clients who have been investigated, arrested, or charged with:
- Sex Crimes
- Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
- Shoplifting
- Drug Crimes
- DUAC
- DUI
- Traffic Violations
- Gun Crimes
- Murder/Attempted Murder
South Carolina Traffic Violations Lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina
Traffic violations can lead to serious consequences in Charleston, including the loss of your license, heavy fines — and depending on the severity of the charges — even jail time. Our Charleston traffic violations attorneys represent clients who were cited and/or arrested for:- Driving with a suspended license
- Distracted driving
- Texting while driving
- Failing to obey traffic signs or signals
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Hit-and-run
- Vehicular manslaughter
Experienced DUAC and DUI Lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina
South Carolina law prohibits driving a vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content, or BAC, of .08% or higher. South Carolina has two separate charges for drinking or drugging and driving charges called DUAC, or driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration, and a DUI, or driving under the influence. They both carry nearly identical consequences. The difference is the burden of proof required by the solicitor’s office to convict the alleged offender. A DUAC charge requires no evidence of impairment for a conviction, whereas a DUI charge requires proof that the driver operated a vehicle while materially and appreciably impaired by alcohol, drugs, or both. The types of penalties for these convictions include:- Driver’s license suspension
- Fines, fees, and court costs
- Community service
- Ignition interlock device
- Vehicle confiscation
- Mandatory drug and alcohol education, assessment, and treatment
- Jail time
Drug Crimes Lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina
Drug crimes can come in many forms and each comes with severe consequences. At the David W. Martin Law Group, our drug crimes attorneys in Charleston represent clients who have been investigated, arrested, and/or charged with:- Drug possession
- Drug possession with intent to distribute
- Drug distribution
- Drug trafficking
- Drug manufacturing
- Cocaine
- Crack Cocaine
- Hallucinogens
- Heroin
- LSD
- Marijuana
- MDMA, also called Ecstasy or Molly
- Methamphetamines
- PCP
- Prescription Opioids or Stimulants