Felonies

Charleston Felony Attorney

It’s imperative that you contact a professional, qualified criminal defense lawyer if you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime in the Charleston/South Carolina area. A felony conviction can include imprisonment and information placed on public records that close off potential job opportunities. There’s precious little time to act, and a poor decision can seriously impact the lives and future of you and your loved ones. Contacting a skilled felony lawyer can make all the difference for your future.

From DUI Defense to Sex Offenses or Drug Offenses, Seibert Law Firm is committed to providing you with the help you deserve from a felony lawyer.

Some of the types of felony cases we handle include, but aren’t limited to:

Burglary
Drugs
Domestic violence
Homicide
Outstanding warrants
Sexual violence
Weapons possession
Assault and battery

Facing felony charges in Charleston? Call our experienced felony defense attorney at (843) 428-6360or fill out our online contact form to discuss your case!

Felony Classes in South Carolina

Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors since a conviction can result in more than a year in prison. In South Carolina law, felony crimes are divided into six felony classifications, with Class A being the highest felony level, while Class F is the lowest.

Here’s a breakdown of the felony classes in South Carolina:

Class A felony: Punishable by imprisonment for up to 30 years
Class B felony: Punishable by imprisonment for up to 25 years
Class C felony: Punishable by imprisonment for up to 20 years
Class D felony: Punishable by imprisonment for up to 15 years
Class E felony: Punishable by imprisonment for up to 10 years
Class F felony: Punishable by imprisonment for up to 5 years

The Charleston County Court of General Sessions is the criminal trial court for felony cases. South Carolina doesn’t use a mandatory felony sentencing grid, and some exempt felonies carry penalties established by their own statutes instead of the Class A through Class F system.

Expungement is the legal process for removing an eligible charge or conviction from a person’s record, but most felony convictions can’t be expunged in South Carolina. Potential exceptions include a first-offense Youthful Offender conviction after five years and certain first-offense drug-related felony convictions after 20 years, each measured from sentence completion and subject to statutory eligibility requirements.

What Happens After a Felony Arrest

A bond hearing is the court proceeding where release conditions and the first appearance court date are set after an arrest. For a bailable offense, this proceeding must occur within 24 hours. It usually takes place in Magistrate Court, but a higher trial court considers release when the magistrate lacks jurisdiction over the charged offense.

The court considers factors such as the charged offense, ties to the community, and prior convictions or flight. We represent clients during these proceedings and throughout the criminal case. Our criminal defense lawyers develop a strategy based on the charge, available evidence, procedural history, and your objectives.

Call our professional felony lawyers in Charleston today at (843) 428-6360 for a consultation and get the information you need to protect your rights.

Where Other Lawyers Retreat, Seibert Law Fights For Its Clients

In a felony lawyer, our clients expect an aggressive, committed, and experienced criminal defense. Work with felony attorneys who are committed to defending your freedoms. Don’t accept anything less than a defense built around the facts and your objectives.

Our felony attorneys prepare each defense based on the charge, available evidence, procedural history, and your objectives. The police hold a wide variety of resources to investigate and build a case against you. With Seibert Law Firm, you get that same level of dedication in your felony defense. We conduct in-depth investigations into the circumstances of your case and evaluate the evidence available for your defense.

We provide an aggressive, professional defense focused on protecting your rights. Our representation includes pretrial preparation, release proceedings, court appearances, and probation violation hearings.

Law enforcement acts fast, and our felony lawyers act to protect your rights and provide the criminal defense you need. Regardless of the nature of the crime you or your loved one has been accused of, Seibert Law Firm can offer you the help you need to protect your rights.

We serve clients facing felony charges in Charleston and throughout the surrounding regions.

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