South Carolina Criminal Defense Legal Questions

You do have the right to defend yourself, but may wind up hiring a criminal defense attorney and appearing in a court of law for stabbing someone.  You can never be sure that a stab wound would not hit a major artery and be charged with attempted murder or murder.  You better be sure that the knife you carry is not a concealed weapon, if you do not have a concealed weapon permit.  This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create a lawyer/client relationship. Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. criminal defense attorney in Charleston, S.C. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC  ... Read More

Clients and lawyers regular fail to communicate effectively because of incorrect contact information.  Consider speaking with the administrative staff of the public defender's office.  Confirm correct contact information is on file.  Request that the administrative staff set a conference, live or telephone, with your attorney.  Determine if you can communicate with your attorney via email or text.  Regardless of your past issues, your right to counsel continues.... Read More

This would be up to the prosecutor, but he or she has up to the statute of limitations depending on the crime committed.  This advice does not create a lawyer/client relationship. Regards, I am Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. criminal defense lawyer in Charleston, S.C. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC... Read More

It sounds like you were charged as an accomplice.  I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney if you are not happy with your public defender. Regards, I am Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. criminal defense attorney in Charleston, S.C. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC... Read More

This answer does not create a lawyer/client relationship.  You would be well advised to hire a criminal lawyer as possession is codified in S.C. Code Ann. SECTION 44¿53¿375. Possession, manufacture and trafficking of methamphetamine and cocaine base and other controlled substances; penalties.  (A) A person possessing less than one gram of methamphetamine or cocaine base, as defined in Section 44¿53¿110, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction for a first offense, must be imprisoned not more than three years or fined not more than five thousand dollars, or both. For a first offense the court, upon approval of the solicitor, may require as part of a sentence, that the offender enter and successfully complete a drug treatment and rehabilitation program. Thus, if found guilty, you could face up to 3 years in prison, up to five thousand dollars in fines or both. Regards, I am Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read More

This answer does not create a lawyer/client relationship.  I suggest you hire a criminal lawyer to protect your rights and ask for a jury trial.  This offense is described in S.C. Code Ann. 16-11-510 Malicious Injury to Animals and other personal property(b)(3) assuming that the value of the property is $2,000 or less, this is a misdemeanor carrying, if you are found guilty, a fine of not more than $1000 or 30 days in jail or both, triable in Magistrate Court.  Just because you feel there were no witnesses does not mean that it does not come down to whether you or your neighbor's friend will be a more credible witness. Regards, I am Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read More

This answer does not create a lawyer/client relationship.  Yes, they can charge someone else with that particular crime.  Double jeopardy only applies to the person that was found innocent, as he or she can nevever again be charged with that same crime. Regards, I am Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read More

This advise does not create an attorney/client relationship.  If your daughter has been charged with murder she needs a lawyer as soon as possible, regardless of what you think.  If she cannot afford a lawyer, the court must appoint one to represent her. Regards, I am Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read More

You can call the Offic of Disciplinary Counsel and file a complaint. The two largest complaints against attorneys are poor communications (not returning telephone calls) and misuse of trust funds. I suggest you first call your attorney and advise him/her that if you don't get some answers you will file a complaint. www.sccourts.org/disccounsel/index/cfm... Read More