Attorney Steve Sumner and his team of professionals can help you address charges that involve a potential license suspension. Click the photo above to view a video of Steve discussing some of the repercussions of a simple possession of drugs conviction.

Have you been arrested in Upstate South Carolina for simple possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, unlawful possession of controlled substances, or as a minor in possession of alcohol?

If so, did you know while it might seem best to plead guilty and pay your fine, the impact of one of these charges can have irreversible negative effects?

Many people don't realize a conviction has three very important repercussions:

1. Immediate suspension of your driver’s license for 6-12 months, whether the offense happened in a car or not, and even if you aren’t operating the vehicle if a car is involved.
2. Permanent criminal record.
3. Drug convictions in South Carolina are considered predicate offenses, meaning no matter what type of charge, a later arrest for any type of offense involving drugs will be considered a second offense, with increasingly severe punishment.

The best way to reduce the negative impact of the charges is to let a legal representative you feel comfortable with represent you in your proceedings so they can do whatever is possible to keep you from being convicted of the charges.

At Attorney Steve Sumner’s office, we concentrate our practice in the areas of criminal violations and criminal charges that also involve license suspensions.

If you would like to arrange for a consultation to see if it makes sense for our team to help you, please contact us via our online questionnaire, or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 864-235-3834.