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Violent Crime Lawyers In Charleston, SC

A violent crime essentially involves an aggressive act against other people’s safety. They may be committed intentionally and with malice, like in murder cases, or unintentionally, like in cases involving accident injuries or DUI cases leading to death. Regardless of the specific circumstances surrounding a violent crime, courts prosecute them vigorously to safeguard public safety and communicate to violent offenders that violent crimes have harsh and life-altering consequences.

When facing a violent crime charge, let the Charleston violent crimes attorney at Query Sautter & Uricchio, LLC, fight for you. Our Charleston violent crimes attorney has almost four decades of legal experience they can leverage to ensure your constitutional rights are upheld and strategize for the best outcome for your specific case.

What Are Violent Crimes in Charleston, SC?

Under the South Carolina Code of Laws, violent crimes are offenses that cause severe injury or death to another person or those with a high probability of resulting in severe injury or death. At Query Sautter & Uricchio, LLC, our Charleston violent crimes attorney routinely handles felony and misdemeanor violent crimes, including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Attempted murder
  • Murder
  • Voluntary manslaughter
  • Armed robbery
  • Assault and battery
  • Kidnapping
  • Child abuse leading to homicide
  • Trafficking in persons
  • Domestic violence
  • Neglect or abuse of a vulnerable adult leading to bodily injury or death
  • Hit-and-run leading to death
  • Terroristic threats
  • Sexual crimes, such as criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault or battery, promoting or participating in a minor’s prostitution, rape
  • Property crimes, such as carjacking, arson, burglary, etc.
  • Certain drug offenses, such as drug trafficking, driving under the influence (DUI), boating under the influence (BUI), etc.

The penalties for a violent crime conviction in SC are extremely harsh but can be even more severe when you have been charged with and convicted of a previous crime. In addition, you may face additional penalties if you have a prior violent crime conviction. Usually, the court will impose a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. However, if you have two or more convictions for a violent crime, the minimum sentence is typically 25 years in prison.

What Our Charleston Violent Crimes Attorney Can Do For You

Being accused of a violent crime can wreak havoc on you and your family’s life. You will be trapped in a whirlwind of intrusive police investigation and questioning and face charges that could result in prison time, costly fines, victim restitution, financial hardship, and a tarnished reputation. The criminal justice system is an emotionally draining, uncertain, overwhelming, and lengthy process.

To increase your chances of securing the best possible results, reach out to the Charleston violent crimes attorney at Query Sautter & Uricchio, LLC. They will:

  • Investigate the incident to obtain evidence that will weaken the case against you and help your case.
  • Fight to get the charges against you dropped or reduced due to a rights violation, insufficient evidence, or a favorable plea deal with the prosecutor.
  • Defend you in a trial.
  • Pursue reduced penalties if you get convicted.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding a conviction by discussing your case with our Charleston violent crimes attorney right away. Arrange your appointment by contacting Query Sautter & Uricchio, LLC, online or by dialing 843-795-9500.