Criminal Charges Pending in General Sessions (The State Criminal Court in South Carolina)

If you have been charged with a crime or you are being questioned by law enforcement it is very important that you consult with an experienced criminal attorney as soon as possible.

If you are charged with a crime in the Court of General Sessions in South Carolina you are entitled to a preliminary hearing. This hearing must be requested within 10 days from the date you were charged with the crime. I can help you with requesting your preliminary hearing. At the preliminary hearing, a magistrate will determine if probable cause exist in your case and whether the State should be allowed to continue with their criminal case against you. The preliminary hearing can also be used as a discovery tool to learn more about the criminal charges against you. You should never waive your right to a preliminary hearing.

If you are charged with a crime your case may involve a search of your person, auto or home. We can help you fight charges which may stem from an illegal search. In certain cases the court may exclude evidence that has been obtained following an illegal search of your person, auto or home.

As your attorney, J. Bradley Baker will investigate the facts surrounding the criminal charges against you. You are entitled to review all of the evidence the state has to support their charges. It is important that witnesses to the crime be interviewed as soon after the event or charge so that we can adequately prepare your defense. It may also be necessary to hire our own experts or investigators to review the evidence. Mr. Baker can assist you with this.

If you have been charged with a crime please contact us for a free consultation.