Myrtle Beach Student Offense Lawyers
Defending College and University Students in Myrtle Beach
It's not unusual for a college student to get into trouble while visiting the Grand Strand of South Carolina. If you're in school and got arrested for offenses ranging from underage drinking to felony charges of sexual assault or drug possession, you're going to need help not only with developing the strongest available defense, you might also have consequences to face on your home campus.
Contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer at the Monckton Law Firm in Myrtle Beach to learn how we can investigate and present an effective defense to your immediate charges while looking out for your interests at school. We represent college students from out of state as well as from such local institutions as Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College. We can defend you on such charges as the following:
- Underage alcohol offenses, including open container, fake ID or DUI charges
- Drug possession and sales involving marijuana, cocaine or methamphetamine
- Sex offenses ranging from indecent exposure or lewd acts on a minor to felony criminal sexual conduct charges
- Property crimes ranging from vandalism to grand larceny
- Assault or disorderly conduct charges
Except in the most serious felony cases, we can usually arrange for you to return home or to your campus while we work with the prosecution to resolve the case against you. College students on scholarship can seldom afford to plead guilty to the charges originally filed due to the risk of academic discipline that could jeopardize your financial aid package. We take all of your circumstances into account in developing and executing the defense strategy that's right for your situation.
Don't compound a spring break or First Weeks mistake by rushing into a guilty plea that can threaten your education and future career. For dependable advice about your legal options as a college student charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense in South Carolina, contact a knowledgeable trial attorney at the Monckton Law Firm.
