South Carolina Pardons Attorneys
Need help defending against a probation violation, preparing for a parole hearing or applying for a pardon? You've come to the right place. At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, in Lexington, South Carolina, our federal and state criminal defense attorneys are experienced at handling all actions that come before South Carolina's Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.
Probation Violations
You may have been told that you violated your probation because:
- You didn't check in with your probation officer.
- You didn't pay your probation fees or court-ordered restitution.
- You tested positive for drugs or alcohol.
- You were arrested or convicted of a new offense.
- You made contact with the victim from your previous case.
Probation violation cases are often difficult to win, but with a strong defense attorney on your side, there are strategies that can be employed to obtain a good result. The key after a probation violation arrest is to show why your probation should not be revoked.
Our probation lawyers will carefully review the circumstances of your probation violation and determine whether there was a plausible reason that you missed a check-in with your probation officer or did not pay a fee.
When charged with violating the terms of probation, you are at risk of having your original sentence reinstated and could be facing serious jail time. Hiring an experienced probation lawyer to represent you at your hearing before the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services may mean the difference between prison time and a second chance.
Parole Hearings and Parole Violations
Depending on whether you were convicted of a violent crime, simple drug possession or another criminal charge, you may be eligible for parole after serving part of your sentence in South Carolina. To actually receive parole, you have to go before the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.
At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, our Lexington parole attorneys can help you properly prepare for your parole board hearing. We are also experienced in representing individuals who were released on parole, but were later accused of violating the terms of their release.
Pardons
If you have completed your supervised probation or five years of supervision after parole, you are eligible to apply for a pardon. Receiving a pardon in South Carolina means that you are relieved of all legal consequences of the crime you committed, direct and indirect — making it easier for you to obtain a business or occupational or professional license and restore your gun rights.
Unlike in most states, pardons in South Carolina do not come from the governor, but from the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. The pardon services board can grant pardons only for South Carolina state convictions. To be pardoned for a federal conviction, you have to work with the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of the Pardon attorney.
An experienced attorney can help you maximize the possibility of being pardoned by assisting you with your pardon application and advising you on how to proceed during the pardon hearing. To learn how we can help, call 866-645-8743 for a free consultation or contact us online.We serve the entire state, from East Columbia to Spartanburg to Charleston.
