The Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, located in Lexington, South Carolina, represents clients charged with CDV, or Criminal Domestic Violence. As a criminal defense law firm we represent men and women who have been arrested and are facing prosecution for any misdemeanor or felony domestic violence charge. We regularly represent clients in Lexington and Richland County and are available to handle a CDV case anywhere in South Carolina.

CDV is a serious offense in South Carolina. If you are convicted, even with no prior criminal record, you will face the possibility of a jail sentence and publically available criminal record. South Carolina law allows an employer to immediately terminate an employee who is convicted of criminal domestic violence.

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When someone is charged with CDV their entire world has been turned upside down. Criminal Domestic Violence is one of the most vigorously prosecuted crimes in South Carolina. Husbands, wives, mothers, father, men and women are arrested and charged with this serious offense even in cases where no injuries or harm actually occurred.

If you have been arrested for CDV you likely have a lot of questions to be answered:

• Was it fair or legal for the police to arrest me? Can I fight the charge?
• Am I being charged with a misdemeanor or a felony? What is the difference?
• Is the judge going to send me to jail?
• What do I need to do to be allowed to return home to my family?
• Will an arrest and criminal conviction cost me my job?

It is important to know that you do not have to face this charge alone. At the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, we have experience in representing clients from all walks of life defend themselves against criminal allegations made against them. We work hard for our clients to help them avoid being ruled a domestic violence criminal.

If you have been charged with CDV you should understand that the outcome of your case can have lifelong consequences for you. Penalties for even first time offenders can include jail time. A conviction is guaranteed to result in a criminal conviction on your record, a prohibition against possession of a firearm, immigration and international travel restrictions. You could also face career ending professional licensing complications - or immediately lose the job you already have.

No matter what your situation is no case is hopeless. Our CDV defense attorney has found that an investigation into the facts of a CDV case, along with the availability of an aggressive courtroom defense, can result in outcomes far more favorable than was first thought possible.

If you have been charged with domestic violence you should consult with an attorney before appearing in Court. If you fail to do so you could find yourself convicted before having any meaningful opportunity to challenge your arrest or present your side of the story.

Our defense services include:

• Represention in 1st Offense CDV
• General Sessions 2nd and 3rd Offense CDV
• Felony CDVHAN
• Appealing CDV Convictions
• Defense of Family Court Order of Protection Hearings
• Related Misdemeanor and Felony Charges

There is no charge to meet with our South Carolina CDV Lawyer about your case. To schedule your appointment call the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, directly at (803) 359-3301 or our 24/7 call center at 1-866-252-5789. Appointments are held at our office located at 316 South Lake Drive in downtown Lexington, South Carolina. For those not able to meet personally with us at our office we offer fee based telephone consultations.

We represent clients charged with both CDV and felony level CDVHAN in Lexington and surrounding areas including Saluda, Orangeburg, Aiken, Columbia and the Richland County CDV Court. Although no lawyer can ever make a promise about the final outcome of any CDV or other criminal charge, we strive to provide our clients with the necessary time, legal knowledge and strategies appropriate for their case.