Being accused of a criminal offense can have a major impact on your life, both personally and professionally. Building a solid defense is key to avoiding serious penalties and protecting your future.
A Greenville criminal defense lawyer could assist you during this challenging time. Our team of trial attorneys has years of experience representing individuals and businesses in private practice at the state and federal level. Contact Ellis Hinton, LLC, based in Greenville, servicing SC and beyond.
When the stakes are the highest for you or your business you need a team of accomplished trial lawyers that have a proven track record of success. Former federal prosecutors Sloan Ellis and Brandi Hinton bring their years of experience together to represent individuals and businesses in high stakes criminal and civil matters throughout the state of South Carolina and beyond. Ellis Hinton is a boutique firm that stands ready to solve your most challenging legal problems.
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From high profile cases that make the news to declinations and confidential civil settlements that are never public, Ellis Hinton is in the business of solving complex problems. While the high profile wins are fantastic, we believe that sometimes the best results are those that you don’t hear about.
What makes us unique is our collaborative approach to solving our clients’ legal problems. When you hire Ellis Hinton you get two former federal prosecutors with our collective knowledge, experience and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for any case.
If you violate the law, you risk being charged with a criminal offense. Criminal prosecutions can be classified as any of the following:
Punishments for breaking the law can range from hefty fines to imprisonment and are based on the severity of the crime and what offense was committed.
Misdemeanor crimes are considered less consequential. South Carolina Section 16-1-20 provides the maximum punishment for each misdemeanor class. Based on severity, they are divided into three classes:
Felony crimes are considered more severe. There are seven types of felony classes, and South Carolina Section 16-1-20 provides the maximum punishment for each:
Those charged with a criminal offense can seek the counsel of a defense attorney in Greenville at Ellis Hinton. Our legal team is fully aware of the importance of understanding criminal classifications and penalties in order to navigate the legal process and build a solid defense.
Brandi Hinton and Sloan Ellis bring extensive experience in understanding the complexities of the criminal justice system, including having significant state and federal courtroom practice. With well-established relationships across the legal field, our attorneys are positioned to advocate effectively on your behalf in the criminal justice system.
Our connections and deep understanding of criminal law enable us to negotiate favorable outcomes and prepare for trial when necessary. Our criminal defense lawyers in Greenville will develop a strategy to defend you against charges.
Over the course of their careers Sloan Ellis and Brandi Hinton have successfully defended and prosecuted thousands of criminal cases, and resolved numerous civil matters where they have recovered substantial settlements for their clients. The matters listed below are a sampling of the success they have had. Please note that any results achieved in past cases are not necessarily indicative of results in the future. Every case is different.
Navigating the criminal law system independently can lead to confusion and a lack of strong representation. Our Greenville criminal defense lawyers will provide thorough legal knowledge and state or federal criminal justice experience that may be critical to your case.
Contact Ellis Hinton, LLC to discuss your charges with a dedicated legal professional and gain our collective experience as representatives of individuals and businesses in private practice.
Clients come to us facing some of the most serious, potentially life-altering, problems they have ever experienced. If you find yourself there, call us to schedule a free initial consultation. You can also fill out the contact form below and we will call you back promptly to schedule a free consultation.
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