Criminal Defense

Reach out to Andrew for criminal defense support as your dedicated trial lawyer.

“Reasonable Doubt at a Reasonable Price”

The Issues

With what criminal offense have you been charged?
What legal and factual defenses exist?
What penalties do you face if convicted?
Did the police follow legal and constitutional procedures?
How likely is it that guilt of all the elements of the offense can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt?
Is an out-of-court resolution like pretrial intervention a possibility?

The Process

Arrest, bond and pretrial release.
Preliminary hearing.
First and second appearance – (State General Sessions Court).
Trial or guilty plea.
Sentencing under Federal Guidelines – (Federal Court).
Appeal.
Post-conviction proceedings.

Why Choose Andrew

Former prosecutor.
Former public defender.
Member, Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel.
Completed National Criminal Defense College workshops.
Founding member, SC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Certified by the SC Supreme Court to act as lead counsel in death penalty cases.

Fees

Flexible payment plans available.

Criminal Charges handled by this firm

State Crimes

Crimes Against the Person:
- Murder, manslaughter, attempted murder, kidnapping, assault & battery, criminal domestic violence
Sex Crimes:
- Criminal sexual conduct, indecent exposure, obscenity, criminal solicitation of a minor
Property Crimes:
- Burglary, larceny, arson, shoplifting, carbreaking, bank fraud, breach of trust, forgery
Drugs, Traffic Violations & Firearms Crimes:
- Trafficking, possession and possession with intent and distribution of marijuana, cocaine, cocaine base (crack), methamphetamine, narcotics, and prescription medications
- DUI, DUAC, DUS, habitual traffic offender violations, fail to stop for blue light
- Violation of the pistol act, possession of weapon in commission of a violent crime

Federal Crimes

Conspiracy, possession of firearm by felon, mail and wire fraud, money laundering
Counterfeiting, bank robbery

Examples of Defenses to Criminal Charges

Accident, Alibi, Automaton or “sleep-walking”, “Bad” search, “Bad” stop, Battered spouse, Duress, Consent, Entrapment, Estoppel, Impossibility, Involuntary intoxication, Insanity or lack of criminal responsibility, Lack of criminal intent, Laches, Mistake of law or fact, Mistaken identity, Necessity, Prosecutorial vindictiveness or misconduct, Provocation, Self-defense, Castle doctrine and “Stand your Ground”, Selective prosecution, Vague or overbroad statute.

Practice Areas

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Providing trusted trial lawyer services for four decades emphasizing criminal defense, DUI, medical malpractice, and auto accident injuries.

Andrew J. Johnston is committed to providing personalized legal guidance tailored to your unique circumstances. Contact Andrew today for a free consultation and take the first step toward protecting your rights.

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