South Carolina Criminal Charges Defense Attorneys
Conspiracy is a complicated area of criminal law. Actions that are normally legal may be considered illegal if it is thought that you acted in a way that furthered a criminal conspiracy. And in many conspiracy cases, even minor participants are held accountable for the whole conspiracy.
Federal court charges of conspiracy to manufacture, distribute or traffic illegal drugs can carry mandatory sentences of 10 years to life. In South Carolina state court, depending on the scheduled drug, a conviction for drug trafficking can result in anywhere from one year in prison up to a 25-year mandatory minimum. If you are facing charges of criminal conspiracy, you need an experienced Lexington conspiracy charges lawyer who can help you through the entire criminal process, protecting your rights every step of the way.
Defending Against Conspiracy Charges in Drug Crimes
When the government does not have enough evidence to charge someone with a drug crime, police and prosecutors may instead seek to tie that person to a larger drug ring by bringing charges of drug conspiracy. In other cases, conspiracy charges may surface when another person offers your name up as part of a plea bargain in his or her own criminal case.
At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, our attorneys will strive to have your charges dismissed or reduced. Barring that, we will aggressively fight for you at trial, challenging each aspect of the prosecution's case:
- Were any wiretaps illegally executed? Police must operate under strict rules, and even a slight deviation from procedure can result in suppressed evidence.
- Was entrapment involved? Stings involving undercover agents and informants sometimes lead clients into sales or operations that they normally would not have been involved in.
- What are the motivations of any informants or witnesses against you? By questioning the credibility of witnesses against you, it is often possible to have evidence suppressed or to raise reasonable doubt about their testimony.
Conspiracy Charges in South Carolina
In addition to defending clients in conspiracy cases involving drug trafficking, our firm represents clients on a variety of other conspiracy-related charges, including:
- Money laundering
- Embezzlement
- Conspiracy to commit murder
- Conspiracy to commit burglary
- Conspiracy to commit white collar crime
- Conspiracy to commit a theft offense
- Any racketeering charges in conjunction with the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
If you are facing drug conspiracy charges or conspiracy charges related to any other criminal activity, we are here to help. Our criminal defense attorneys have seen just about everything and are equipped to help you through the entire criminal process. To learn more, contact our office online or call 866-645-8743.We serve the entire state, from Greenwood to Florence to Charleston.
