Theft and Burglary Charges
Skilled Defense for Property Crimes
Stealing the property of others or illegal entry can result in serious criminal charges. Clients often do not realize the trouble they are in until they hear the words "prison" or "jail."
It doesn't have to come to that. The Law Offices of Jim Brown intervenes to avoid that worst-case scenario and to limit any other consequences of criminal charges. Our attorney examines every fact of the case to mount the best defense if you are charged with a property crime. We take cases in Beaufort County, Jasper County and surrounding jurisdictions of South Carolina.
Call us at 1-877-808-7736 if you or you child is charged with:
- Shoplifting
- Bad checks
- Burglary
- Auto theft
- Identity theft
- Unauthorized use of credit cards
- Employee theft
- Vandalism / destruction of property
Experienced Criminal Defense
Trial lawyer Jim Brown was a public defender in Richland and Beaufort counties before he opened his own criminal law practice in 2001. His skilled and proactive representation has enabled many clients to avoid prosecution by shooting holes in the district attorney's case — mistaken identity, no proof of intent, no proof of a crime. He has helped others plead to lesser offenses to avoid jail. And he has taken property crime cases to a jury, with many favorable outcomes.
A burglary charge does not necessarily involve theft or forced entry — it is entering a home, business or any building with the intent to commit a crime. Because of the possibility of a confrontation, it is considered a violent crime and automatically a felony. Other property crimes may be charged as a felony, depending on the dollar amount of loss and prior record of the accused.
We make every effort to avoid prison and a felony record. We challenge the evidence, witnesses and informants to get charges dropped, or to negotiate deferred sentences, restitution and other alternatives to time behind bars.
Make arrangements to sit down with Mr. Brown in a free consultation to discuss the likely outcome of your case. Call our Beaufort office at 843-470-0003 or 1-877-808-7736, or contact us online.
