Mount Pleasant Criminal Lawyer

If you have been arrested in Mount Pleasant, call Mount Pleasant criminal lawyer John W. Molony today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case! Arrests are frightening, but the criminal process will give you a chance to defend yourself. Call Mount Pleasant criminal lawyer John W. Molony now to protect your rights during the criminal process. Mr. Molony will review your charges and any issues with the arrest or search and seizure. Penalties for criminal convictions in South Carolina depend on the charges and circumstances of the case. Remember, being charged with a crime does not mean you are guilty, and it does not mean you will be convicted.

Felony Or Misdemeanor?

After an arrest in Mount Pleasant, it is also important to understand the charge and the penalties. Under South Carolina criminal law, differences between felonies and misdemeanors center around the type of offense and the penalty if convicted. Misdemeanors are often handled in Municipal and Magistrate courts. On the other hand, felonies are prosecuted in General Sessions Courts. Additionally, misdemeanors generally result in fines or jail time of less than one year. However, felonies carry more serious penalties such as fines and jail time of at least one year. Because felony convictions are so serious, call a Mount Pleasant criminal lawyer as soon as possible after any felony arrest.

What Are Plea Bargains?

In South Carolina most criminal cases can be resolved before a criminal trial. Plea bargains are a necessary part of the criminal process. Plea bargains allow prosecutors and also defendants the chance to avoid the gamble of criminal trials. When defendants plea bargain, they agree to plead guilty to a charge. Generally, these are either lesser charges or for more favorable sentences. So plea bargains give defendants the chance to avoid more serious criminal penalties that come with trial.

What Happens At Bond Hearings In Mount Pleasant?

Following any arrest, you are entitled to have reasonable bond. Bond is set at an amount that will ensure defendants do not flee before the case is resolved. Mount Pleasant criminal defense lawyer John W. Molony will represent your interests throughout the bond process. At the bond hearing, you will persuade the court that you are not a flight risk and not a danger to the community. Friends and family members may also attend the bond hearing and speak on your behalf. John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC is also available to assist in the bond reconsideration process when appropriate.

Looking For A Criminal Lawyer In Other Charleston Areas?

John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC defends clients arrested in all Charleston areas. Have you been arrested in Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island or Folly Beach. Have you been charged with a crime in James Island or Johns Island? Do you have an arrest in Summerville or Goose Creek? Call criminal lawyer John W. Molony now and discuss your case free of charge.

Call A Criminal Lawyer In Mount Pleasant

Call Mount Pleasant criminal lawyer John W. Molony now and request a consultation to discuss your case free of charge! Criminal defense attorney John W. Molony will fight for you, listen to you and always answer your phone calls. John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC is conveniently located in Charleston and defends clients arrested in Mount Pleasant.

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