After the Verdict
Criminal Appeals • Sentencing • Probation Violation • Expungement
The criminal trial system doesn't always work as it should. In seeking to apply justice, the jury can be swayed to wrongly convict by a judge's error, a prosecutor's unfair tactic or inept lawyering.
If you were convicted of a crime by a judge or jury, contact Beaufort, South Carolina, criminal law attorney Jim Brown to determine if you have grounds to appeal. He handles post-conviction relief for clients in Beaufort County and surrounding jurisdictions from Jasper County to Charleston County.
Call the Law Offices of Jim Brown at 1-877-808-7736. Our experienced trial lawyer can represent you in:
- Criminal appeals — Mr. Brown examines the trial record (including pre-trial motions) to find grounds for a reversal (acquittal) or a new trial. Grounds may include improper jury instructions or other judicial error, prosecutorial misconduct, ineffective assistance of counsel or jury/witness tampering. He is skilled at sticking to the law, uncovering the errors and summing up the arguments in concise briefs for the appellate court. He practices in both state and federal courts.
- Sentencing — Unless the judge's hands are tied by mandatory sentences, Mr. Brown argues for less punitive alternatives to the full jail or prison term such as house arrest, supervised probation, community service and restitution. He can appeal an excessive sentence for review by a higher court.
- Expungement — You can petition the court to expunge (wipe clean) certain previous convictions, and records of any charges that were dropped or resulted in acquittal. This allows you to legally state you were not convicted of that offense. Mr. Brown can explain the expungement laws in relation to your case.
- Probation revocation hearings — If you are accused of violating the court's terms for probation, many judges will order you to serve the original stayed sentence. The skill of your lawyer can mean the difference between jail and freedom — the hearing is a legitimate second chance to convince the judge you will "fly straight."
Criminal defense attorney Jim Brown is a former public defender with 12 years of experience in trial advocacy and post-conviction relief. Contact our Beaufort office at 843-470-0003 or 1-877-808-7736 for a free consultation.
