Federal Criminal Defense - South Carolina

A federal charge is usually brought against an individual after an exhaustive investigation has been completed by a federal agency. Generally, the first step in this process is being presented with a warrant for arrest. This is also brought alongside an affidavit. An affidavit is a written testimony which binds by law the person who signs the document to the accusations and reasonings on said document. 

After being presented a warrant and being detained, the next step of the process is being presented in front of a judge. The judge will explain to the person detained the rights which they are entitled to, including the right to a public defender. It is highly recommended, especially for federal charges, for any individual to hire private counsel. As explained previously, federal charges are inherently more difficult to defend against than many state charges. For these reasons, retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney who has worked with federal charges. The Kent Law Firm has this experience and has helped countless individuals evade the worst of consequences.

Working with an experienced attorney will also help with accurate and fair representation at the assigned hearing. A detention hearing is solely a hearing for determining bond and release prior to a trial. Trials can sometimes not commence for weeks, months, or years after an initial arrest. Securing bond release is thus critical.