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Results Achieved At Trial
In a trial for attempted murder against a police officer, the Shealey’s were able to achieve a not guilty verdict. Police were looking for Barry based on an unrelated felony allegation, and they pursued him down a dirt road and alleged that he ambushed them and opened fire with his assault rifle, shooting twelve times for no good reason. They claimed they returned fire in self-defense and were justified in shooting him twice before taking him into custody. The Shealey’s were able to prove through extensive crime scene and video analysis that the officer actually fired first, and Barry was justified in defending his life against the excessive level of force used by the officer.
Murder trial where client stabbed a man 18 times after he had a gun pulled on him. Client was found not guilty before a jury after Luke and Brian Shealey successfully argued self-defense in this high profile case.
Murder trial where client was found not guilty after allegation he stabbed another man to death. Luke and Brian Shealey successfully proved that this was a case of mistaken identity and our client did not stab the man in question.
Results Achieved Without Trial
Client facing Murder charge, but after presenting compelling evidence of self-defense to the prosecution, they offered him a plea deal to a misdemeanor for a time served sentence. Michael accepted this deal.
Murder charge that was dismissed prior to trial after successfully convincing the prosecution of the client’s iron clad alibi.
Brian and Luke Shealey were able to successfully argue to have their client’s murder charge dismissed at his first court date, the preliminary hearing. The Shealey’s were able to successfully argue that their client was justified in his assault of the victim under South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground Laws, as well as arguing that law enforcement were unable to demonstrate that the victim’s death was actually caused by the client’s actions taken in self-defense. The judge found no probable cause existed based on the Shealey’s legal arguments, and our client’s murder case was immediately dismissed, and our happy client was released from jail back to his family.
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Meet the Attorneys
Alongside twins Brian and Luke Shealey, our firm’s team possesses expertise in a variety of practice areas. Trust us to handle your case.
We have the personnel and resources to give your situation the individualized attention it needs. Whether you need to exercise your right to an attorney, or had your rights stripped away from you, we are here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Even if you are completely innocent, you should be very cautious when scheduling an interview with law enforcement, and in fact it is often in your best interest to immediately contact a criminal defense lawyer before proceeding with an in-person interview.
After hearing the case we may suggest that it is not in your best interest to be interviewed by law enforcement, as everything you say can potentially be used against you in a future proceeding. You are presumed innocent so make sure you contact a trusted criminal lawyer first before speaking with law enforcement.
Typically, a minor needs a parent or guardian present for getting a lawyer involved. Most juvenile offenses occur in family court and create unique challenges that can result in serious life-long consequences. The potential for harsh consequences is why it is important to have a criminal defense attorney, as well as a parent or guardian, involved throughout the process.
Even though a juvenile’s case will most likely be handled in family court where their record is sealed, it is important to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to prevent collateral consequences that can arise out of a conviction in family court.
No. Legal fees are determined on a case-by-case basis. However, it is common to be allowed to put down a substantial retainer and then pay the remaining balance on a month-to-month basis. Because the total cost of representation and the payment plan is fact-specific, we will need to conduct a consult to determine a client’s exact legal fee and payment structure.
The Shealey Law Firm is licensed to practice law in both SC state and federal courts. The Shealey Law Firm is able to take any case where there are charges on the state or federal level. Also, our team is licensed to practice in the United States Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
No. However, it is always a possibility. All of our clients have a right to trial and to a speedy trial. We always try to use our experience, knowledge of law, and knowledge of the local prosecutor’s office and law enforcement to avoid the risk of trial but at the same time preparing every element of a case in case we have to conduct a trial on our client’s behalf.