Charleston Resisting Arrest Lawyer

If you have been arrested for resisting arrest in Charleston, call Charleston resisting arrest lawyer John W. Molony and schedule a free consultation to protect your rights and your record. In Charleston resisting arrest can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony when it involves an assault on police officer. After a resisting arrest conviction, your criminal record may also impact your ability to work, rent an apartment or anything else that requires a criminal background check.

What Is Resisting Arrest In Charleston?

• In Charleston resisting arrest is charged for resisting an arrest by a law enforcement officer.
• Resisting arrest in Charleston is a misdemeanor. Penalties include up to one year in jail, a fine of up to one thousand dollars or both. 
• In Charleston resisting arrest is also charged for assaulting an officer while resisting an arrest.
• In Charleston resisting arrest with assault if an officer is a felony. Penalties include up to ten years in jail, a fine of up to ten thousand dollars or both.

Call A Charleston Resisting Arrest Lawyer

Call resisting arrest lawyer John W. Molony now and discuss your charges and your legal options free of charge! When you retain criminal defense attorney John W. Molony, you can expect to have a lawyer who will fight for you, listen to you, answer your phone calls and devote the time that your case requires. John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC is conveniently located in James Island and defends clients charged with resisting arrest in Charleston.