State and Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers
A criminal conviction will change your life forever. When you face criminal charges at the state or federal level, you want to do everything you can to reduce the charges and minimize the consequences. It is important to have a lawyer that is familiar with the intricacies of the criminal justice system and who will help you build the best possible defense. At the Columbia law offices of Baker, Ravenel & Bender, we protect the rights of the accused in South Carolina state and federal courts.
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As a full service litigation firm, we are prepared to handle the most complex state and federal criminal cases. With two former public defenders at our firm, we understand the challenges and potential consequences of the criminal process, and we know how to prepare a case to protect your rights and represent you in court. We will conduct a thorough investigation into the charges you face and explore every opportunity to lower the charges and minimize the potential consequences. Our attorneys have the resources and experience to help you build the best possible criminal defense for the following charges in South Carolina state court and federal courts:
- Drug charges
- DUI and DWI
- Murder
- Kidnapping
- Domestic violence
- Assault and battery
- Assault and battery with intent to kill/lynch
- Fraud: including wire, Medicare, and Medicaid
- Crimes involving the elderly
- Sex crimes: Sex crimes carry some of the most severe immediate and long-term consequences in the state and federal courts of South Carolina. If you are convicted of a sex crime, you will have to register as a sex offender. We defend the accused facing the following sex crimes:
- Crimes involving the abuse of children
- Solicitation of a minor
- Indecent exposure
- Internet sex crimes
- Rape and statutory rape
- College crimes: Located down the street from the University of South Carolina, we provide criminal defense for crimes specific to college students. In addition to the criminal consequences, a conviction could affect your college loans and status as a student. We handle the following college crimes:
- Possession of another's driver's license
- Underage drinking
- Fake IDs
- Drunk and disorderly conduct
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As a litigation firm, we are not afraid to take on the most complex criminal defense cases in the state courts of South Carolina and federal court. Located at the intersection of Beltline Boulevard and Forest Drive in Columbia, we are ready to talk to you face to face and help you build the best possible defense to reduce the charges and minimize the consequences. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
