South Carolina Felonies Legal Questions

If your son was charged, you should retain a criminal defense attorney to represent him.  The fact that one boy was not charged does not offer a defense to your son.  This answer neither creates a lawyer/client relationship nor constitutes legal advice. Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. criminal defense attorney in Charleston and Columbia, S.C. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC... Read Answer

I have experienced countless clients whose criminal record was very different than they believed.  An attorney can review the official criminal history and determine possible options to remove information.  Client's should not "assume" to know the contents without detailed review of the official criminal history. For example, individuals are routinely charged with a felony, but convicted of misdemeanors that are eligible for expungement.  Many individuals benefit from the expungement process, even if the process does not completely clear the record.  Most Solicitor's office can provide the basic applications, but remember -- they do not represent you.  ... Read Answer

Expungment is done through the solicitor's office. Not all offenses may be expunged (felonies may only be expunged unnder the JOA). Also, an expungment simply seals the record. The courts will still have access. If you are looking to have certain rights restored (i.e. gun ownership) you must apply for a pardon through the governor's office.... Read Answer

This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.  I am a S.C. attorney and board certified internal medicine physician.  No one can predict exactly how much time a person will serve.  There are sentenancing guidelines, but the ultimate decision is with the judge.  I urge you to hire a lawyer, if you can afford one.  If you cannot afford a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer appointed for you by the State of S.C.  Please take advantage of that right, as you are facing some serious prision time. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D. Attorney at Law Owner of Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com  ... Read Answer

This answer in no way creates a lawyer/client relationship.  I am a S.C. lawyer and S.C. board certified internist. My advice to you is to hire a lawyer to protect your interests.  It is worth the money to try and get this charge from becoming a conviction.  You do not want a conviction of a felony to appear on your record. Regards, I am Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D.  Attorney at Law Owner of Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read Answer

This answer does not create a lawyer client relationship.  I am a S.C. lawyer and board certified internist.  Someone sent to prison for robbery, who had stashed away stolen money, and later spent that stolen money, would be guilty of a sencond independent crime, and, if caught, could be prosecuted for knowingly spending stolen money.  My advice to this someone would be to turn the money into the police, and avoid a second felony and prison time.  If that someone spends the money, and is caught he will need more money for a good lawyer. Regards, Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D. Owner of Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D. www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read Answer