When you are facing criminal charges in Richland County, the pace of the legal process can feel overwhelming. Our criminal defense attorneys at Laubshire Law Firm step in quickly to assess your situation, protect your constitutional rights, and begin building a defense that gives you the best possible chance at a favorable outcome.
Criminal Cases We Defend
From minor misdemeanors to high-level felonies, every criminal charge carries real consequences. We defend clients in Richland County Court of General Sessions against charges including DUI, drug possession and trafficking, assault and battery, property crimes, domestic violence, burglary and robbery, weapons offenses, murder and manslaughter, disorderly conduct, white collar crimes, probation and parole violations, and juvenile crimes. Our defense work is not limited to General Sessions: we also represent clients in magistrate and municipal courts throughout South Carolina. We also handle expungement petitions for eligible clients.
Penalties for Criminal Convictions in South Carolina
The severity of potential penalties in South Carolina depends on how a charge is classified:
- Misdemeanor Class C: Up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $200.
- Misdemeanor Class B: Up to 30 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
- Unclassified misdemeanor: Up to one year in jail and a fine up to $1,000, or as specified by statute.
- Felony Class F: Up to 5 years in prison.
- Felony Class E: Up to 10 years in prison.
- Felony Class D: Up to 15 years in prison.
- Felony Class C: Up to 20 years in prison.
- Felony Class B: Up to 25 years in prison.
- Felony Class A: Up to 30 years in prison.
A conviction at any level can leave a permanent mark on your record, affecting employment, housing, and custody arrangements well beyond the time you serve.
How We Build Your Defense
Richland County Court of General Sessions handles a high volume of criminal cases, and the solicitor’s office is well-resourced. Many charges are heard in magistrates’ and municipal courts, as well as in General Sessions. We defend clients at every level. Under South Carolina Code § 17-13-140 and Fourth Amendment protections, law enforcement must follow proper procedures throughout every search, seizure, and arrest. Our attorneys investigate every step of how your case was handled, from the initial stop through booking, looking for procedural violations that could lead to suppressed evidence or dismissed charges.
Rely on Our Dedicated Defense Attorneys
Our team is made up of former law enforcement officers and a former prosecutor who spent years inside the Richland County criminal justice system. We know how cases are investigated, how charges are built, and where the prosecution’s arguments tend to break down. That background has produced a proven track record of dismissals, reduced charges, and not-guilty verdicts for clients facing serious accusations in Columbia and across the country. We are available 24/7.
Contact Our Criminal Defense Lawyers in Richland County
The state is already working against you. Do not wait until your court date to seek legal help. Call Laubshire Law Firm at 803-708-4755 or complete our online contact form to schedule a free case review with our criminal defense attorneys in Richland County.
