A criminal charge can put your job, your driver's license, your family and your freedom on the line at the same time. The days after an arrest are confusing, and what you say and do then can matter later. You do not have to sort it out alone.
Pruitt & Pruitt has practiced law in Anderson since 1948. Our office sits across the street from the back door of the Anderson County Courthouse, so we are close to where your case will be heard. We listen to your side, look hard at how the police handled your arrest, and give you a straight answer about where you stand.
Criminal charges we defend
- Violent crimes, including assault, homicide and manslaughter
- Weapons and gun charges
- Criminal sexual conduct and Internet crimes
- Drug possession and trafficking: methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine and prescription drugs
- DUI and drunk driving
- Driving under suspension, no insurance and speeding
- Underage drinking
- White collar charges: fraud, tax evasion, conspiracy, extortion and embezzlement
- Federal criminal cases
How we defend your case
We start with the arrest itself. Police have to follow the rules when they stop you, search you, search your car or home, and question you. When they do not, evidence can be thrown out and charges can be dismissed. We review the reports, the warrants, any video and the lab results to find those errors.
Not every case should go to trial, and not every plea offer should be taken. We tell you honestly what the evidence shows, what a plea would mean for your record and your life, and what the risks of trial are. Then you make the decision with the full picture in front of you.
DUI charges in South Carolina
A DUI arrest in South Carolina can lead to two separate problems: the criminal charge in court, and an implied consent suspension of your driver's license. The license suspension has its own process, and there is a short deadline to request a hearing to challenge it. Call us right away so that window does not close.
What to do if you are arrested
You have the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer. Use both. Be polite, do not resist, and do not try to explain your side to the officer. Ask for a lawyer and then stop talking. Anything you say can be used against you, even if you meant it to help.
