Violent Crimes Lawyer in Spartanburg and South Carolina

Under South Carolina law, violent felony crimes are serious criminal charges involving alleged use or threat of physical force. These charges carry significant penalties, including long prison sentences and lasting consequences.

Violent crimes involve allegations of physical force against another person, threat of physical harm, use of weapons, or causing or attempting to cause injury. Violent felonies can carry long prison sentences, a permanent criminal record, difficulty finding employment, loss of housing opportunities, loss of certain rights, professional license consequences, and social stigma.

Being charged does not mean you are guilty. Every case has unique facts and circumstances. Self-defense is a valid legal defense to violent crime charges. If you were protecting yourself or others from harm, you may have a defense. Intent also matters. If an injury was accidental and you had no criminal intent, that can be part of your defense.