If you are facing a violent crime charge in South Carolina, you are looking at serious prison time and hefty fines, which makes bringing your strongest defense from the start key. Because your future hangs in the balance, you need an experienced Greenville violent crimes lawyer in your corner.
Violent Crimes in South Carolina
In South Carolina, violent crimes are wide-ranging and include all the following:
- Felony driving under the influence
- Participating in prostitution of a minor
- Aggravated assault
- Spousal sexual battery
- Abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult resulting in death
- Allowing great bodily injury to be inflicted on a child
- Burglary in the first or second degree
- Arson in the first or second degree
- Armed robbery or attempted armed robbery
- Voluntary manslaughter
- Trafficking in persons
- Criminal sexual conduct in the first or second-degree
- Murder and attempted murder
- Accessory before the fact to commit any of the above offenses
South Carolina has many violent crimes on the books, and while they include both misdemeanors and felonies, the penalties are harsh across the board. When an aggravating factor is involved, such as when a weapon is used in the commission of the crime or when the crime is against a family member or romantic partner, the severity of the charge and the attendant penalties increase.
Assault Charges
Some of the most common violent criminal charges in South Carolina are assault charges.
Second Degree Assault
Once assault charges reach second-degree status, the crime is a violent crime, and it involves unlawfully inflicting or attempting to inflict moderate bodily injury on someone else. A conviction carries up to three years in jail and fines of up to $2,500.
First Degree Assault
First-degree assault in South Carolina refers to unlawfully inflicting or attempting to inflict great bodily injury or death on another person. Assaulting someone during the commission of another crime like robbery or burglary also qualifies. The charge is a felony, and it carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years.
Assault of a High and Aggravated Nature
The charge of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (ABHAN) involves causing another person to suffer severe injuries that fall just short of causing their death, such as seriously damaging one of their critical organs or causing them to be permanently disfigured. The charge is a felony, and it carries up to 20 years in prison.
Make the Call to an Experienced Greenville Violent Crimes Lawyer Today
The trusted Greenville violent crimes lawyers at Ryan Beasley Law are well prepared to fiercely advocate on behalf of your case’s optimal outcome and will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to do so. Our compassionate legal team cares about you and your case, and we encourage you to reach out and contact us online or call 864-679-7777 for more information about what we can do to help you today.
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