When You're Accused of a Crime
Being accused of a crime can be a frightening experience. Many of the people who talk to us about the criminal court process have never been charged with a crime before. We will explain each step of your case and help you through the entire process.
To learn more about how we can help you protect your rights in the state court system or the federal criminal court system, contact us online or call 866-645-8743.
Lexington Criminal Defense Attorneys
At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, in Lexington, South Carolina, we have the criminal law experience you can rely on to help you protect your rights and your freedom after being charged with a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense. We are familiar with both state and federal courts and handle trials and appeals.
Representation at Trial: State Trial Court and Federal Trial Court
Regardless of whether you are facing a lawsuit or criminal charges in a South Carolina circuit court or in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, it is important to have an attorney who is not only well versed in the law, but who understands that you deserve the best defense you can get. At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, we do not encourage our clients to just take a plea bargain and be done with it. We look at all aspects of your case to figure out who all of the participants are, to submit specialized discovery motions and to assess your chances at trial — fighting all of the way for you.
Appealing Your Case: State Appellate Court and Federal Appellate Court
If you are found guilty at trial and sentenced, you have the right to appeal under both federal and state criminal law. An appeal is your chance to prove that an error was made during the pretrial, trial or sentencing process and may have influenced the outcome of your case.
Both state and federal criminal appeals are very different from the trial phase. Appeals are not simply new trials. No new evidence is admitted in an appeal, nor do appellate courts hear witnesses or have juries. Generally, in the South Carolina Court of Appeals or in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, a panel of at least three judges will review the record of the trial, read written briefs and hear oral arguments by each party's attorney. The court then bases its decision on whether the record and arguments presented established that an error was made in your case.
Helping You Through the Process
We've been through this hundreds of times with our clients, and we're here to help you through the entire process, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, whether you are facing litigation or criminal charges. For a free initial consultation to discuss your case with a drug defense lawyer or business litigation attorney, call 866-645-8743 or contact our firm online. We serve the entire state, from Columbia to Charleston and everywhere in between.
