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Violent Crimes

What is a “violent crime” in South Carolina?

The phrase "violent crime" can mean different things, depending on the context. Violent crimes are those cases where one person uses violence or the threat of violence against another person, including murder or homicide, manslaughter, armed robbery, and assaults of all kinds. Violent crimes often carry the harshest penalties and are pursued the most aggressively by law enforcement and prosecutors.

Most offenses that are considered violent crimes have a victim (or alleged victim) and are in General Sessions Court. Many are also 85%, no-parole offenses that carry lengthy prison sentences and mandatory minimum sentences.

In South Carolina, "Violent crime" is also a legal phrase used to describe a particular classification of crimes under SC law, and you can find information about this here: Statutory violent crimes.

You can also find information on SC violent crimes on our website:

SC Violent Crimes Defense Attorney in Myrtle Beach, Columbia, and Lexington

If you have been charged with a violent crime in South Carolina, you need to get an experienced SC criminal defense lawyer on your side immediately – the police and your prosecutor are investigating your case, preparing your case for trial, and may push hard for a conviction because there is an alleged victim.

You need an attorney who can conduct an independent investigation, negotiate and attempt to get your case dismissed, and prepare your case for trial. Call the Thompson & Hiller Defense Firm now at (843) 444-6122 or contact us online to see if we can help.

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Mindi and Laura were an amazing team team in helping my son with a traffic violation. There responsiveness from answering my phone call, to being able to pay the invoice online, showing up to court and representing my son for a ticket in less than 24 hours. Not to mention successfully having the ticket dismissed. The process was explained to us clearly each step of the way. This allowed us to prepare for any possible ramifications as well being patient with any questions we may have had. Even if the ticket did not get dismissed the care and attention they showed towards my son's situation made us feel very safe in their good hands for this legal matter. N. Jones
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I retained Lacey Thompson & Hiller, defense firm for a difficult domestic violence case. She provided a strategy that won my case. Her legal skills are great, but just as important she's a supportive attorney who truly cares and her advice was spot on. I'll always be thankful. Besides Lacey, all the staff that I worked with at Thompson & Hiller firm were terrific: competent, professional, and personable. I recommend Lacey Thompson to everybody who needs a defense attorney. Anonymous
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Attorney Laura Hiller, assisted me in 2013 by representing my daughter who at the time was only (14) years old in a juvenile criminal case being tried as an adult. The State charged her with murder. The claims at the time were completely shocking to myself and my daughter at the time and I wasn't sure what to do or who I needed to assist me with this. That's when I met Laura, who in all honesty kept me sane and hopeful through the entire process. She was so thorough when it came to gathering all information from all parties involved, aggressive when stepping into the courtroom, and behind the scenes. Most importantly though she was invested in proving my daughters innocence and I will forever be grateful for her and her work. My daughter's case was dismissed! Definitely who you want in your corner, whether the case is big or small. L.P.M.
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