Understanding Both Sides ∙ Supporting Your Side
At Bluestein, Johnson & Burke, LLC, we understand how to fully defend our clients because we know the techniques used by police officers and prosecutors. Brian Burke worked as a police officer and is trained in criminal investigations and interrogations. He is able to talk to and negotiate with police officers because he has walked in their shoes. Brian Johnson worked as a prosecutor in the South Carolina Attorney General's Office. He knows the way prosecutors view and analyze evidence and how they develop and try cases to prosecute criminal defendants.
Together, we have a comprehensive understanding of arresting procedures, search and seizure, drug and alcohol testing, criminal investigations and other matters that are critical to building a strong defense. Because of our vast experience we work together on all criminal cases to make sure that our clients receive the best defense possible.
When you come to our Charleston law office for help, we understand that you probably want three things:
- Stay out of jail
- Keep your record clean
- Hang on to your job
Our goal is to help you do just that.
South Carolina Misdemeanor and Felony Defense
Our criminal defense lawyers represent individuals charged with serious (felony) crimes, as well as less serious (misdemeanors) crimes. While these crimes are often categorized as more or less serious based on the amount of a fine or jail time a person could receive if convicted, we understand that to our clients all criminal charges are serious. Because of the seriousness of our clients' cases, we take a team approach to our law practice. When you hire our firm, you'll have the experience of three trial lawyers on your side. We provide skilled criminal defense against charges such as:
- Drug charges, including drug possession, sales/distribution, manufacturing and trafficking of marijuana, powder cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens, other illegal narcotics and prescription drugs such as OxyContin
- Traffic violations ranging from speeding, to reckless driving, driving without a license, leaving the scene of an accident or vehicular manslaughter
- DUI (Driving Under the Influence) for first time or multiple offenders and for underage drunk driving
- Juvenile crimes, including drug possession, underage drinking, truancy and other juvenile offenses and any misdemeanor or felony charges
- Violent crimes, including assault, domestic violence, rape or murder
- Property crimes such as shoplifting, burglary and other theft
- Crimes involving fraud such as credit card fraud, insurance fraud and identity theft
- Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication
- Parole and probation violations
Call 888-894-5887
If you or someone you know has been charged with a crime, we would like the opportunity to discuss it with you. We understand criminal defense and look forward to helping you. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys.
