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Case Results
– $550,000 Jury Award: The Shealey Team secured this impressive result for their client against the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in Federal Court at the end of a hard fought jury trial for Civil Rights Violations. Our deserving client got the justice she deserved after a Richland County Deputy unlawfully entered her home, falsely arrested her and tased her in her own bed.
– $200,000 Settlement: The Shealey Team recovered the maximum policy limits for a client who broke his arm as a result of a distracted teenage driver who t-boned his vehicle.
– State v. Anthony*: 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.
– State v. Sammy*: 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.
State v. Barry*: 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.
– State v. Manning: Murder trial gaining national attention where client was accused of shooting his girlfriend in the head and attempting to dispose of her body by burning it. Although the prosecution sought life on the charge of murder, Luke Shealey was able to successfully argue to a jury that he was not guilty of murder and only guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.
– State v. Tiffany*: Assault case where our client was attacked by her husband’s jealous ex-wife after a funeral. The Shealey’s utilized South Carolina’s “Stand Your Ground” Law to prove that Tiffany was immune from prosecution and only defending herself. The case was dismissed during a pre-trial motion.
– State v. Odell*: Client charged with Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature who was found not guilty by a jury after successful attack on the credibility of the police investigation.
– State v. Jerome*: Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature case that was called to trial. The victim admitted to lying during thorough cross examination by Luke Shealey and was charged with perjury and arrested while the case was dismissed by the Judge.
– State v. Olivia*: Criminal Domestic Violence charge where jury found the client not guilty after Luke Shealey successfully presented a case of self-defense.
– State v. Franklin*: Criminal Domestic Violence charge where jury found the client not guilty after Luke Shealey successfully presented a case of self-defense.
– State v. Ken:* Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature case where client was found not guilty at trial after accuser’s ulterior motives were revealed under cross examination.
– State v. Gregory*: Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature charge where jury found the client not guilty after Luke Shealey successfully presented a case of self-defense.
– State v. Javon*: Assault with Intent to Kill and Discharge of a Firearm into a Dwelling charges were found not guilty by a jury after it was proven by Luke Shealey that this was a case of mistaken identity.
– State v. Michael: Client charged with six counts of Attempted Murder against police officers who he shot at when they came to his door to execute a search warrant. Argued at trial that Michael did not know they were police officers, thinking instead they were there to rob him. While the jury was deliberating the prosecution offered the reduced plea deal that Michael wanted prior to the trial and Michael accepted the offer.
– State v. Levi*: Criminal Domestic Violence case where evidence was presented that the alleged victim had actually assaulted Levi, and not the other way around. Jury found him not guilty.
– State v. Christopher*: Criminal Domestic Violence 2nd Offense charge that was called to trial, but Luke Shealey was able to get the case dismissed by the Judge during a pre-trial motion.
– State v. Marquis*: Criminal Domestic Violence case where the client was found not guilty by a Judge during a bench trial in Magistrate Court.
– State v. Gonzales:* Criminal Domestic Violence case where the client was found not guilty by a Judge during a bench trial in Magistrate Court.
– State v. Mark*: Criminal Domestic Violence case where the client was found not guilty by a Judge during a bench trial in Magistrate Court.
– State v. Dena*: Criminal Domestic Violence case where the client was found not guilty by a Judge during a bench trial in Magistrate Court.
– State v. Hillary*: DUI case where at trial the Shealeys convinced the Judge to dismiss the case against our client with the first pretrial motion presented.
– State v. Neal*: Military veteran and police officer was charged with DUI, and his law enforcement career was on the line. The Shealeys were able to get his case dismissed during a pre-trial hearing, after convincing the judge that the arresting officer did not comply with the video recording statute.
– State v. Sherman*: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.
– State v. Neanza*: Murder charge that was dismissed prior to trial after successfully convincing the prosecution of the client’s iron clad alibi.
– State v. Michael: 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.
– State v. J.Q: In this juvenile murder case where our young client was implicated by adult co-defendants, the prosecution was attempting to transfer his case to adult court so that he would be facing the severe penalty of thirty years to life in prison. The Shealey’s investigated heavily, making a strong case for our client’s innocence, and we negotiated to have our client’s case stay in juvenile court where he could receive rehabilitative benefits without a lengthy prison sentence.
– State v. Adrian: Client charged with murder but the Shealeys investigated the allegation and presented a compelling case for self-defense. The Shealeys obtained a favorable plea deal to a lesser charge and convinced the judge to sentence Adrian to house arrest and probation.
– State v. Crystal*: Client was charged with two counts of murder and threatened with the death penalty by the Sheriff. The Shealey Law Firm was part of her legal defense team that quickly investigated her case, diligently working until both charges were dismissed, and establishing that there was no evidence for her arrest in the first place.
– State v. Jarvis: Client was charged with the murder of a police officer in the line of duty. In this high profile potential death penalty case, Luke Shealey and the rest of the defense team were able to convince the Solicitor’s office to offer a plea of life in lieu of seeking death.
– State v. Tyshon: Our client was charged with murder after getting into a car with some friends that ultimately ended in a deadly shootout with another group. Our client had no prior record and was not actually involved in the shooting, but was charged all the same and looking at 30-life. Our private investigator worked tirelessly and ultimately was able to take a detailed statement from the uncharged driver of the vehicle, demonstrating he was not involved in the shooting and actually tried to avoid the altercation. Based on this statement, we negotiated a deal that will have our client released from jail in only two short months. Our firm couldn’t be more proud, and now our client will get to meet his infant son for the first time in the very near future.
– State v. John: John was charged with Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder, leaving him looking at life plus 60 years in prison. The Shealey’s investigated this case thoroughly and were able to present a strong claim of self-defense, which ultimately convinced the prosecutor to make the appropriate plea deal. Instead of looking at life in prison they were able to secure a single digit prison sentence for what was originally a truly horrific allegation.
– State v. Alan*: Alan was accused by his wife of assault and attempted rape, which had him facing over 30 years in prison. The Shealey’s were able to quickly investigate this case, and through the use of cell phone and Facebook records, were able to prove that the wife made up this allegation in order to further her plans for a divorce. The case was dismissed.
– State v. Justin*: Justin was charged with aggravated assault and property damage, which left him facing over 30 years in prison. The Shealey’s quickly investigated this case, interviewing the alleged victim himself, and were able to prove that Justin had merely defended himself after confronting someone he thought was a friend after catching him stealing. The case was dismissed.
– State v. M*: Client was charged with DUI 2nd after being found by police passed out behind the wheel on the side of the road with the car running and alcohol in the car. Although arguably intoxicated, police had no evidence that he was driving while intoxicated or when he became intoxicated, and accordingly the judge dismissed the charge.
– State v. Jonathan*: The client’s family hired the Shealey Law Firm because the client was incarcerated with no bond on an attempted murder case and not satisfied with the current lawyer. In a very short amount of time the Shealeys investigated the case, established the client’s alibi, and were able to convince the Solicitor’s Office to dismiss the case.
– State v. Jennifer*: Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 1st Degree charge that was dismissed prior to trial after successfully presenting evidence to the prosecution of the accuser’s severe mental illness and hallucinations.
– State v. Amanda*: Client charged with Unlawful Neglect of a Child. Evidence was presented to the prosecution that what was alleged did not even rise to the level of the offense charge. The prosecution agreed and dismissed the case and Amanda’s children were also returned to her from DSS custody.
– State v. Dalene*: Criminal Domestic Violence 3rd Offense charge dismissed prior to trial after the Shealey’s own investigation revealed that the accuser’s credibility was in question.
– State v. Ali*: Criminal Domestic Violence case where our investigation revealed the alleged victim did not want to prosecute, and after showing the officer her signed affidavit to this effect he dismissed the charge at the first court date.
– State v. Zakos*: Charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature but claimed self-defense. The Shealeys performed a “Stand Your Ground” hearing under the Protection of People and Property Act, and after the hearing the prosecutor dismissed the case.
– State v. Larry*: Charged with Hit and Run Death following a vehicle trucking accident, Mr. Shealey was able to prove to the prosecution that the client actually returned to the scene of the accident as soon as feasible. Larry accepted a plea offer for a misdemeanor traffic offense for a fine.
– State v. Michael*: Charged with Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature. Our investigation revealed that the victim was lying and evidence was obtained of this which got Michael’s case dismissed and the victim charged for filing a false police report.
– State v. James*: Charged with Criminal Domestic Violence, but also a combat veteran who suffered from post traumatic stress disorder. Our investigation and mitigation presented to the solicitor allowed his case to be dismissed.
– State v. Craig*: Criminal Solicitation of a Minor charge dismissed by the Solicitor’s Office as the charges were disproven by the Shealey Law Firm.
– State v. Brandon*: Armed Robbery charged dismissed by the Solicitor’s Office as the charges were disproven by the Shealey Law Firm.
– State v. Jordan*: Client was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, but Brian Shealey was able to successfully argue for the dismissal of the case at the preliminary hearing, before the client’s first General Sessions Court Date. Essentially, Mr. Shealey was able to have the case dismissed before the client was ever required to appear to Court.
– State v. Britheny*: Murder case where the Shealeys presented strong evidence of self-defense and were able to secure a plea deal to a non-violent offense.
– State v. Michael*: Assault case dismissed where client was alleged to have punched a police officer.
– State v. Mac*: DUI case where client admitted to being drunk on video, failed field sobriety testing as he could not stand, and blew well above the legal limit. The Shealeys negotiated to have his DUI charge dismissed and expunged in exchange for client accepting a plea offer to a minor traffic violation.
– State v. Scott*: DUI case where client wrecked his vehicle and admitted to drinking four large beers before driving. The Shealeys negotiated to have the DUI charge dismissed and expunged in exchange for client accepting a plea offer to a minor traffic violation.
– State v. Andrea*: DUI case where our client was pulled over for driving late at night without her headlights on, and then told the officer that she had been drinking. The Shealey Law Firm was able to contact the officer before court and convince him to dismiss and expunge the DUI case in exchange for allowing our client to plead to a minor traffic violation for a small fine.
– State v. Shayla*: DUI case where client wrecked her vehicle and admitted to drinking before driving. The Shealeys negotiated to have the DUI charge dismissed and expunged in exchange for client accepting a plea offer to a minor traffic violation.
– State v. Billy*: Armed Robery charge was dismessed by the Solicitor’s office after being investigated by the Shealey Law Firm.
– State v. Rushunda*: Client was charged with Assault and Battery in the 1st Degree where victim was stabbed. After investigating the case and presenting compelling evidence that our client acted in defense of another, the Assault and Battery in the 1st Degree charge was dismissed, and the client was allowed to plead no contest to a 30 day mimsdemeanor for time served.
– State v. Hasham*: Client was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor. After investigating the case and presenting information of client’s innocence to the solicitor’s office, the charge was dismissed.
– State v. Karen*: Charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime for shooting at the alleged victim, the Shealeys presented strong evidence of self defense to get the charged reduced to a misdemeanor for a fine.
– State v. Taylor*: After a college student was charged with Burglary 1st degree for committing a home invasion on her ex-boyfriend during a moment of passion, the Shealeys were able to mitigate on her behalf, showing how this was completely out of character. Her charged was reduced to a misdemeanor for a short probationary sentence that can be expunged from her record.
– State v. Nicholas*: Security officer client was charged with Criminal Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, but after investigating the case, the Shealey Law Firm was able to prove that the client’s girlfriend attacked him in a jealous rage, and his actions were only in self-defense. The case was dismissed.
– State v. Beverly*: in a hearing where the plaintiff was trying to place a restraining order on the client, the Shealey Law Firm convinced the judge that the action was frivolous and unwarranted, and the petition was denied.
– State v. Lawrence: Client was arrested for DUI after wrecking his vehicle in a ditch, and was found with an open container of Vodka and blew a .22 blood alcohol level. After speaking to the trooper, the Shealeys were able to have the DUI charge dismissed in exchange for a minor traffic violation for a fine.
– State v. Laura: Client was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine after law enforcement executed a search warrant on her home. After lengthy negotiations with the solicitor’s office, these charges were all dismissed.
– State v. James: Client was arrested and charged with Public Disorderly Conduct in Five Points for getting into a confrontation with an officer. After a couple of phone calls to the officer, the officer agreed to dismiss the charge and our client did not even have to appear in court.
– State v. Adam: Client was charged with trafficking 28 to 100 grams of methamphetamine, a felony that carries up to 25 years. This charge was dismissed at prelim after Brian Shealey argued the law of mere presence in a constructive possession case. The client’s case was dismissed by the court and he was released from jail.
– State v. Joi: Client was charged with Armed Robbery, Kidnapping and Burglary in the First Degree stemming from an allegation of a home invasion. After negotiating with the solicitor’s office, all of these charges were dismissed.
– State v. Mehrab: Client was charged with DUI and Hit and Run. After negotiating with the solicitor’s office, the DUI was reduced to allow it to be placed in a diversionary program with the hit and run. Both charges will now be dismissed and expunged.
– State v. Anna: Client was charged with Burglary in the First Degree and Criminal Domestic Violence 2nd Degree, stemming from a home invasion allegation. Brian Shealey argued successfully at the preliminary hearing and had the Burglary charge dismissed. Mr. Shealey then had the domestic violence case placed in a diversionary program so that it would be dismissed and expunged, keeping his client’s record clean.
– State v. Lucas: Client was charged with Trafficking Crack Cocaine and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. Brian and Luke got the solicitor assigned to dismiss all charges so that they would be expunged from client’s record, in exchange for client pleading to two new misdemeanor tickets in transfer court for time served, so as they would not be placed on client’s permanent record.
– State v. Kyree: Brian had a client with four burglary first degree charges in two separate counties, where client confessed to all of the burglaries, where each charge carried 15 years to life. After negotiating with the solicitors from the two counties, all charges were reduced to burglary 2nd degree with a recommendation for probation under the youthful offender act. Once client completes his short probation, he will be eligible to have the burglaries removed from his record if he receives no new convictions for 5 years.
– State v. Quintel: Client was charged with Attempted Murder and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, stemming from an incident where client’s car was shot at, and passengers in his car then returned fire, severely injuring an innocent bystander. Client then admitted to possessing all of the marijuana in the car while questioned by law enforcement. Luke Shealey argued and successfully had the attempted murder charge dismissed at the preliminary hearing, arguing self-defense, lack of transferable intent, and lack of accomplice liability. Brian then convinced the solicitor assigned to the case to agree to recommending only 6 months probation for the marijuana charge under the YOA, so client could be eligible to have his record expunged once he completed probation.
– State v. Dannah: Client was charged with DUI 2nd Offense. At client’s first court date, Brian got the solicitor and the trooper to agree to dismiss the DUI 2nd, so it would not be on client’s record, in exchange for pleading guilty to a new ticket for reckless driving for a small fine, that would not be on client’s criminal record.
-State v. Melanie: Client was arrested and charged with DUI by a State Trooper after blowing .23. After hiring our team, we were able to negotiate with the prosecutor and had the charge dismissed and expunged off of her record.
– State v. Sarah: College age client was charged with DUI after being arrested going the wrong way on a one way street, and her breath sample was over the legal limit. The Shealey Law Firm convinced the officer to dismiss the DUI in exchange for her pleading to a minor traffic violation for a fine.
– State v. Katrina*: Charged with obstruction of justice; however, Luke Shealey was able to have the case dismissed at the preliminary hearing after showing that exercising a constitutional right was not criminal.
– State v. John*: Client was charged with DUI after being stopped clocked at 40 mph over the speed limit. When questioned by police he admitted to having come from a bar and having 3 beers. After negotiating with law enforcement, Brian was able to get the initial DUI dismissed and expunged off John’s record in exchange for a plea to a traffic citation for the minimum fine.
– State v. Connie*: Client was charged with DUI after being pulled over after leaving a bar when a witness reported her as driving erratically. She was arrested for DUI and police took a blood draw which showed her blood alcohol to be over the legal limit. Brian was able to negotiate with law enforcement and have the DUI dismissed and expunged offer her record in exchange for a traffic citation for a minimum fine.
– State v. Sha-King*: Client was charged with Armed Robbery after an allegation was made that he, along with some other young men, held a man at gun point, and beat and robbed him. After investigating the case, Brian was able to convince the prosecutor assigned to the case to dismiss the charge completely.
– State v. Earl*: Young client charged with CSC 1st, kidnapping, armed robbery and burglary 1st degree after confessing to the home invasion and rape of a neighbor. The Shealeys were able to convince the prosecution that the young client falsely confessed to a crime he did not commit under police pressure. After a thorough investigation which revealed other evidence pointing to his innocence all charges were dismissed.
– State v. Daylan: Client charged with Armed Robbery and Kidnapping for being part of a group of guys that held a knife to a victim’s throat and stole his wallet and phone. After securing a statement from the victim indicating that he was comfortable with a short period of probation, Brian Shealey convinced the solicitor to reduce our client’s charge to a plea where it can be expunged from his record after a short period of probation.
– State v. Eden*: Client charged with unlawful neglect of a child over an allegation that she had tried to drown her child in the bathtub. The Shealeys investigated her case, showing that she never tried to hurt her child and the charge was blown out of proportion. Her case was dismissed.
– State v. Travis: Client charged with DUI after he was pulled over for speeding through 5 points late at night after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. After filing a motion for speedy trial, our client’s case was dismissed out right before trial and the charge was expunged from his record.
– State v. Lexi: Sixteen year old young woman was charged, along with others, as being part of a group of people that committed a home invasion and armed robbery that including a kidnapping. After lengthy investigation into the role Lexi actually played, as well as mitigation based on her young age, the Shealey’s were able to negotiate a plea to reduced charges for time served in a way that would allow the charges to be expunged from her record.
– State v. Lana: Client was charged with DUI after getting into a wreck with another vehicle outside of a bar. Client failed field sobriety testing and then gave a .21 breath sample. After speaking to the officer in the case, Mr. Shealey convinced him to dismiss the DUI so that it could be expunged from client’s record, in exchange for a new ticket to a traffic offense that would not be on our client’s record, for a small fine.
– State v. Barshay: Client was charged with DUI after crashing into a ditch late at night. After a trooper investigated and client failed field sobriety testing, he later offered a breath sample and blew .27. After requesting a jury trial, Brian Shealey was able to convince the trooper to dismiss the DUI case completely in exchange for a traffic offense for a fine. The DUI was then able to be expunged off of client’s record.
– State v. Corey: DUI case where client failed field sobriety after being pulled over for swerving his vehicle. Shealey Law was able to have his DUI case dismissed and expunged in exchange for paying a fine on a traffic offense that would not be on his record.
– State v. Megan: Client was arrested for DUI after failing field sobriety testing and blowing a .12. After speaking with the Trooper, Brian Shealey was able to have the DUI case dismissed and expunged from client’s record in exchange for a traffic violation for a fine that would not be on her record.
– State v. John: Client was charged with Domestic Violence 2nd Degree, stemming from an allegation that he assaulted his wife in their home in front of their children. After investigating the case and taking witnesses statements, it became clear that this allegation was really just a lie to assist in the wife’s divorce proceedings against the client. Shortly after presenting the statements to the solicitor, Brian Shealey was able to convince the solicitor to dismiss the charge.
– State v. Daniel: Client charged with DUI after being arrested driving out of five points. After analyzing the case for legal issues, Brian Shealey was able to have the DUI charge dismissed and thrown out in exchange for a new traffic ticket for the minimum fine so that the original DUI would be expunged off of client’s record.
– State v. Verna*: Client charged with domestic violence 3rd degree but claimed self defense after she was attacked by her drunken boyfriend. Case was dismissed after presenting a statement to the court from the alleged victim which corroborated Verna’s case.
– State v. Michael*: Client was charged with making a bomb threat against a public building in downtown Columbia, a charge that carried up to 15 years in prison. After investigating and speaking with law enforcement and the solicitor’s office, client’s case was dismissed and expunged.
– State v. Edward: Client was charged with Hit and Run resulting in Great Bodily Injury, Hit and Run with Property Damage, and DUI in three separate counties all on the same day. The Shealeys were able to get the Hit and Run Great Bodily Injury case completely dismissed, and then have the other charges reduced to minor traffic offenses for minimal fines.
– State v. Steve*: Public Disorderly Conduct charge where Client was arrested by an officer for cursing at the officer at a bar. On the eve of trial, after numerous motions, the State dismissed the case against our client. The First Amendment protects most offensive language used towards law enforcement unless it rises to the level of fighting words. Case was dismissed and expunged.
– State v. Tisharra: Client charged with Unlawful Neglect of a Child resulting in Great Bodily Injury for incident where her child was discovered to have a severe head injury while in her care. The Shealey’s investigated the case, including providing evidence that the injury was sustained by accident, and ultimately were able to secure a plea deal to a lesser charge for a short probationary sentence.
– State v. Heather*: Client was charged with being in possession of drugs after a stop by a police officer where the client consented to the officer searching her car. Based on the nature of the officer’s stop of the client, Luke Shealey was able to convince the judge at a probable cause hearing to dismiss the case, as it violated her constitutional rights against unlawful search and seizures.
– State v. Paul*: Client was charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature (20 year felony) after being involved in a car accident where witness were claiming that he purposefully rammed the other vehicle in a case of road rage. After a thorough investigation the Shealey Law Firm was able to present evidence that the other driver actually was at fault in causing the accident and the client never had any intent other than self-preservation. This case was dismissed.
– State v. Percy*: Client was charged with Assault and Battery Third Degree after he caught vandals damaging his car and got into a confrontation with them while protecting his property. This case was prepared for trial under a theory that the client certainly had a right to defend his car and in the process of defending his car he could use whatever reasonable force was necessary to defend himself as well. This case was dismissed by the Judge.
– State v. Ernest: Client was charged with DUI after being pulled over after swerving left of center. The client admitted to smoking marijuana hours earlier and a drug analysis revealed marijuana in his system. The Shealey’s were able to secure a dismissal of his DUI in exchange for the client pleading to a minor traffic offense for a fine.
– State v. Travis*: Client was pulled over and charged with DUI after swerving late at night with a car full of intoxicated friends. After analyzing the case, a problem with the officer’s dash cam video was identified by the Shealey’s, and the officer was convinced to outright dismiss the case given the video problem.
– State v. Ben*: Client charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, pointing and presenting a firearm, and breach of peace of a high an aggravated nature. The client was force to defend himself in an unexpected deadly situation, ultimately shooting the alleged victim numerous times on video. Luke Shealey was able to convince the prosecution that this was a strong case of self-defense, and he brokered a deal for Ben to plead to misdemeanors for a fine that can be expunged from his record.
– State v. John: While leaving the tailgating parking lot after a USC football game, client was investigated for DUI after almost running over another trooper who was directing traffic. After negotiating with the solicitor’s office regarding the legal issues in this case, the Shealeys’ were able to have client’s DUI and open container charges dismissed and expunged off his record, in exchange for a plea to a point violation offense for a small fine.
– State v. Kyle: Client told officer that he had a tall glass of vodka after he crashed his car into a fence on the way home. After negotiating with the solicitor’s office, the Shealeys’ were able to have the DUI dismissed in exchange for a plea to a point violation traffic offense for a small fine.
– State v. Edwin: Client charged with Attempted murder for a stabbing at a bar. Edwin hired the Shealey Law Firm after being unhappy with his previous lawyer, as that lawyer advised him to take a deal requiring him to serve a lengthy prison sentence on a crime Edwin swore he did not commit. Once the Shealey’s were on the case they hit the ground running investigating the case, and they were able to find witnesses that proved Edwin’s innocence. The Shealey’s went above and beyond to convince the prosecutor of Edwin’s innocence by providing the results of his passed polygraph exam, as well as the favorable witness statements. Based on these revelations the prosecutor offered a deal to a misdemeanor for a time served sentence, which Edwin accepted rather than facing trial.
– State v. Jessica: Client was charged with Domestic Violence 3rd Degree after allegedly punching her husband in the face at a party. After negotiating with the prosecutor, we were able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the case.
– State v. Matthew: Client was arrested for DUI after swerving in and out of his lane while driving 20 mph lower than the speed limit. When the officer initiated contact with client, the client stated that he was drunk. We were able to get the DUI dismissed and expunged off client’s record in exchange for a traffic ticket for a small fine.
–State v. Kayla*: Student charged with DUI and gave a high breath sample to police. The Shealey’s dug in and were able quickly gather and present information regarding her academic success and bright future, and the officer agreed to dismiss her DUI and allow her to plead to a reduced traffic offense for a fine.
–State v. Javed*: Career military client charged with Domestic Violence 2nd Degree, after his wife attacked him and he defended himself. It was important to move quickly to investigate this allegation, as client’s career was on the line. After interviewing and taking a statement from a witness on the scene, and developing concepts of self-defense, Shealey Law was able to quickly have the charge dismissed and expunged.
–State v. Nick*: Domestic Violence 1st Degree case where the client’s live in girlfriend accused him of pulling a gun on her and threatening to kill her during an argument. The Shealey’s investigated this case quickly and ultimately were able to convince the prosecution that the girlfriend started the confrontation and made up the story about the gun. The case was quickly dismissed.
–State v. Doug*: Doug was charged with DUI after rear ending another driver. The Shealey’s were able to mitigate Doug’s good past as well as litigate the legal issues in his case, convincing the prosecution to dismiss the DUI and allow him to plead to a traffic ticket for a fine.
–State v. Obinna*: The client was charged Public Disorderly Conduct after he fell asleep at a stop sign in a residential area. The officer broke out his window and claimed he was intoxicated and disturbing the neighborhood. The Shealey’s were able to convince the officer that he was groggy, not because he was intoxicated, but because he had recently been assaulted and was suffering from a concussion. Given this evidence the case was dismissed.
–State v. Irene*: Client was charged with DUI after running a red light and getting into an accident with another vehicle. After negotiating with the City Attorney, Shealey Law was able to have the DUI dismissed and expunged from her record in exchange for a traffic violation for a fine.
–State v. Jonathan*: Client was charged with DUI after running off the interstate into a guardrail and then blowing a .14. After mitigating and negotiating with the officer, Shealey Law was able to successfully have the DUI dismissed and expunged at his first court date, in exchange for a plea to a traffic violation for a fine.
–State v. Stanley*: Client was charged with Habitual Traffic Offender (Felony), DUI, DUS4th Offense and Open Container. Brian Shealey was able to have the Habitual Traffic Offender charge dismissed at the preliminary hearing based on the officer improperly bringing the charge. The DUI and the remaining charges were dismissed by the officer outright after the Shealeys requested a jury trial.
-State v. Mary: Client was charged with DUI 2nd Offense and Possession of Marijuana after she wrecked her vehicle. After analyzing the evidence and presenting the prosecution with multiple legal deficiencies in the prosecution’s case, we were able to have both of these charges dismissed and expunged off of our client’s criminal record, in exchange for a minor traffic violation for a fine.
-State v. Johnny: Johnny was charged with two separate incidents of armed robbery, one of which was very aggravated and resulted in a fatality. Johnny was facing life in prison; however, the Shealey’s were able to investigate the case, proving that he was much less involved then the prosecution originally thought, and ultimately negotiated a plea deal for probation.
– State v. Mike: Mike was charged with two counts of hit and run and a DUI after being involved in a high speed car crash on the interstate. Mike’s blood alcohol was also four times the legal limit, so he knew he had to hire the right lawyers so that this one time mistake didn’t jeopardize his career. The Shealey’s got to work and were able to discover legal defenses even in this difficult case, and ultimately all of the charges were dismissed in exchange for a plea to minor traffic ticket for a fine.
– State v. C.S.: The Client was facing felony level harassment charges after exercising poor judgement after a bad break-up. He admitted to sending lewd photos of his ex to friends and co-workers as well as continuing to text and email even after she told him to stop. These charges put his career on the line, so he hired the Shealey Law Firm and they got to work investigating this case, as well as attacking the legal issues. All of the charges were dismissed in exchange for the client pleading guilty to a minor misdemeanor for a fine.
– State v. Kristen*: Client was improperly charged with domestic violence after she was leaving her abusive boyfriend after he beat her up one evening. Even though she called 911 and waited on law enforcement, the police took his word over hers. After investigating the case thoroughly and taking additional witness statements, Brian Shealey was able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the case.
– State v. Charles*: Client was charged with DUI after running off the interstate and getting his car stuck in the ditch. After being investigated for DUI by a State Trooper, he failed field sobriety testing and ultimately blew a .16. After Brian Shealey attended his first court date, Mr. Shealey was able to argue case law and mitigate on behalf of client and convinced the Trooper to agree to dismiss the initial DUI in exchange for a traffic ticket, which dismissed and expunged the DUI from his record.
– State v. G.G.: Young client was originally charged with multiple weapons related offenses and felony assault charges across two adjacent counties. His most serious charge consisted of allegations involving the assault of a police officer and carried up to 25 years if convicted. The Shealey Law Team was able to negotiate a global plea resolution which resulted in no jail time and the ability to ultimately have his record completely expunged.
– State v. Abigail: Our client was a battered woman whose estranged husband continued to manipulate law enforcement by showing up at her home, beating her up, and then when she retrieved her gun, which she had a concealed weapons permit for to prevent him from hilling her one day, he would record her with her gun in her hand telling him to leave. Law enforcement continued to buy what this guy was selling to them and ultimately they charge our client with 50 years worth of felony allegations. After a thorough investigation and intense pressure exerted on the prosecution, the Shealey Law Team was able to have the charges all dismissed and expunged with the client pleading no contest to a couple 30 days misdemeanors in Transfer Court on new waiver warrants, that ensured she had a clean criminal record.
– State v. Larry: Our client is a general contractor who was wrongly accused of stealing a shower head from a client after demoing her bathroom in preparation for a total remodel. Due to decades old charges, our client was facing a 10 year felony charge because of the false accusation. After a frank conversation with the prosecution regarding the weakness of their case, the Shealey Law Team was able to get our client’s charge dismissed without our client ever having to appear in court.
– State v. S.A.: client with a clean record charged with Threatening the Life of a Public Employee and Assaulting an Officer While Resisting Arrest, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years. Closely examined the facts of the case and noticed that there was a jurisdictional defect which meant client was unlawfully arrested. Brought this serious issue to the solicitor’s attention and both charges were subsequently dismissed.
– State v. J.C.: client charged with Unlawful Carry of a Pistol and Failure to Stop for Blue Lights. Reviewed the discovery and determined that officers did not have authority to arrest client as it was far outside of their jurisdiction. Informed the solicitor that client’s arrest was unlawful, which resulted in both charges being dismissed.
– State v. J.C.: client charged with Unlawful Carry of a Pistol after a gun was found in a car that he was simply a passenger in. After negotiations with the solicitor, client was able to sign a gun forfeiture order (agreeing to give up ownership of the gun) in exchange for the case being dismissed.
– State v. C.J.: client charged with Non-Violent Burglary in the 2nd degree (10-year felony) for breaking into and stealing from a neighbor’s home. Presented extensive mitigation to the solicitor after several discussions with client and negotiated an offer for client to plead to Trespassing (30-day misdemeanor) for a sentence of time served in transfer court, which avoided client from having to attend the hearing.
– State v. N.F.: client charged with Unlawful Carry of a Pistol and Failure to Stop for Blue Lights after a high-speed chase. Negotiated an offer with the solicitor for both charges to be dismissed in exchange for a plea to one count of Reckless Driving for a fine in transfer court, which client was not required to attend.
– State v. P.T.: client with a clean record charged with Domestic Violence in the 1st degree (10-year felony) and Malicious Injury to Personal Property. Negotiated an offer for client to enroll in the pretrial intervention program (“PTI”) but for Assault & Battery in the 1st Degree instead, as this avoided client from having to enroll in the costly 26-week long batterers treatment program required under SC law for all domestic violence charges. Client successfully completed the program and the case was dismissed, in addition to restoring client’s rights to own/carry a firearm.
– State v. T.H.: strong> client charged with Domestic Violence in the 2nd degree, which was dismissed
after the victim recanted their story and there was not enough evidence left for the State to
prove its case.
State v. Aaron: We are pleased to announce that we were able to resolve one of the toughest murder cases that our office has had over the past number of years. The case started as a murder and assassination allegation, stemming from a stalking event at the courthouse, where the victim was killed in a drive-by shooting captured on video. Law enforcement’s theory was that our client had a pre-meditated plan to kill the victim, but after a thorough and exhaustive investigation we were able to reveal that our client was actually made a scapegoat, and was merely present when the co-defendant acted spontaneously when he decided to murder the victim in such a heinous manner. We are able to get the murder case dismissed this week in exchange for a misdemeanor to ensure that our client is home for Thanksgiving with his family for the first time in three years. An exceptional result for an exceptional client.
State v. Leonard: Client was charged with DUI after he was pulled over for driving the wrong way on the interstate. Client had just experienced a death in the family of a loves one and was not driving drunk but was actually disoriented from the deep depression he was experiencing, and was actually driving back from the family member’s funeral. The Shealey Law team dug in and we are pleased to announce that we were able to have the DUI case dismissed in exchange for a traffic violation for a fine.
State v. Clay: Client was charged with date rape after agreeing to drive an impaired friend home. They engaged in consensual activity but because the alleged victim was a member of a group that advocated for abstinence, she pushed the issue with law enforcement to save face with her friends. After thoroughly investigating the claim, including forensic toxicology and DNA evidence in this case, Brian Shealey was able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss this felony charge against our client. The case will now be dismissed and expunged.
State v. Omar: Client charged with rape after he met a woman on an online dating app. The client swore his innocence, and the Shealey Law Firm was able to dig in and establish numerous facts that were inconsistent with the allegation and prove his innocence. Client’s case was dismissed.
– The Government v. Alejandro: Active military client was charged with DUI after being stopped at a check point, admitting to drinking half of a handle of tequila and failing field sobriety testing. After appearing with our client in Court, Attorney Brian Shealey was able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the case against our client.
– State v. Cary: Client was charged with DUI after wrecking his car into a ditch, failing all field sobriety tests and later blowing .18 after admitting to the officer that he had 6 beers at the bar. After recognizing a strong legal issue, Brian Shealey was able to convince the officer to dismiss and expunge the DUI in exchange for a traffic ticket for a small fine.
-State v. Sherman: – The Shealey team was able to successfully get a second murder case dismissed for one of our favorite clients. He was charged with Murder after attempted to buy marijuana when his co-defendant and the victim began arguing. Sherman fled the residence when guns were drawn, and ultimately his co-defendant killed the victim in self defense after being shot himself. After an intensive investigation, the Shealeys were able to have the Murder case dismissed in exchange for pleading to a misdemeanor for initially lying to police about his involvement. Sherman now only has a misdemeanor record after having been charged with two separate murder cases over the years after the Shealeys were able to handle these cases successfully and have them dismissed.
-State v. Allen: – After an argument concerning potential marital infidelity, our client’s wife made a false allegation that he attacked her and their child with a gun. We investigated, learned the truth, and were able to show the prosecutor that the wife made the false allegation out of jealousy in the heat of the moment. The charges of domestic violence high and aggravated, unlawful neglect of a child and unlawful carry of a pistol were dismissed.
-State v. John: – Client was charged with Attempted Rape and Kidnapping, with a serious allegation that he sexually assaulted a delivery driver who was dropping off a package in his garage. Our client always denied the allegation, and after digging in and investigating, it became aware the driver lied about the allegation because she had broken company policy by violating the threshold of the home to deliver the package to engage in a consensual romantic encounter with out client. Once her lie was exposed, our investigator was able to secure a signed statement from the “victim” seeking that the charge be dismissed. We provided this statement to the prosecutor and the case was promptly dismissed.
-State v. Jeremy: – Our client was charged with DUI after running a stop sign late at night. He admitted to drinking that night, failed field sobriety tests, blew .16 and ended up urinating in the datatmaster room. After recognizing a series of legal issue, the Shealeys were able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the DUI in exchange for a traffic ticket, with the DUI being dismissed and expunged from our client’s record.
-State v. Donald: – Client was charged with assault and battery by the North Charleston Police Department after feeling concerned about being carjacked and knocking a couple individuals over with his truck after they approached his vehicle in a menacing way. After investing the claim and requesting a jury trial, the criminal defense team at Shealy Law convinced the North Charleston city prosecutor to dismiss the case and our client’s record is now expunged in full.
-State v. Bill: – Client was charged with DUI after being pulled over for swerving around 2am in the five points area of Columbia, SC. Client admitted to drinking beer to the officer. The criminal defense lawyers on the Shealey Team were able to reach out early to the officer and provide both legal and mitigation reason’s for our client’s behavior that night, and the officer agreed to dismiss and expunge the DUI charge in exchange for a moving/points violation.
-State v. Devonta: – Client was charged with DUI after two witness drivers called 911 and observed client swerving on the interstate and client ultimately crashed his vehicle into the median. When officers arrived client was vomiting in his car and then later became unconscious. After recognizing a key legal issue, the Shealey DUI lawyers were able to successfully convince the prosecutor to dismiss and expunge the DUI charge in exchange for a plea to a moving violation for a fine.
-State v. William – Client was charged with Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature, a charge that carries up to 20 years in prison. Client had no record and his estranged girlfriend was trying to gain leverage on their shared home by making up a lie that he pointed a gun at her to get him out of the house. After she made the allegation, the Shealey Brothers were able to subpoena her cell phone records to completely discredit her story that all of this happened while she was on the phone with a family member. A lie she told law enforcement to try to corroborate her story. Kudos to the prosecutor in this case who dismissed the case after showing her the phone records. Client was able to get this felony dismissed and expunged off his record immediately.
-State v. T.R. – client charged with Domestic Violence in the 2nd degree and was offered a costly, 26-week long diversionary program. Case dismissed prior to preliminary hearing and client was able to maintain a clean record, as well as his right to own a firearm.
-State v. J.H. – client charged with Unlawful Carry of a Weapon, which was pending for almost two years. Case dismissed in one day after clearing up a misunderstanding regarding the status of his concealed carry weapon.
-State v. E.T. – client was arrested based on an old outstanding warrant for Assault & Battery in the 1st degree due to allegations of an attack with a knife. Case dismissed after discovering inconsistencies in the alleged victim’s testimony and pointing those out to the prosecutor. Client was able to maintain a clean record.
-State v. R.S – client charged with simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Negotiated a plea offer in which client’s simple possession of marijuana case was dismissed in exchange for a civil fine for drug paraphernalia, which meant client was able to maintain a clean record.
-State v. Wada – Client was charged with Accessory after the fact to Murder when her boyfriend was killed after beating her. While she was being domestically abused, she call her son for help and after a physical struggle, her boyfriend died after the struggle. Our client was a victim of domestic abuse herself but was still charged as part of the murder. After investigating heavily and challenging the State’s case with a series of important legal issue, the prosecutor agreed to negotiate to allow our client to plead guilty to a misdemeanor offense for guaranteed probation, against the wishes of the victim’s family.
State v. S.A. – client with a clean record charged with Threatening the Life of a Public Employee and Assaulting an Officer While Resisting Arrest, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years. Closely examined the facts of the case and noticed that there was a jurisdictional defect which meant client was unlawfully arrested. Brought this serious issue to the solicitor’s attention and both charges were subsequently dismissed.
State v. J.C. – client charged with Unlawful Carry of a Pistol and Failure to Stop for Blue Lights. Reviewed the discovery and determined that officers did not have authority to arrest client as it was far outside of their jurisdiction. Informed the solicitor that client’s arrest was unlawful, which resulted in both charges being dismissed.
State v. J.C. – client charged with Unlawful Carry of a Pistol after a gun was found in a car that he was simply a passenger in. After negotiations with the solicitor, client was able to sign a gun forfeiture order (agreeing to give up ownership of the gun) in exchange for the case being dismissed.
State v. C.J. – client charged with Non-Violent Burglary in the 2nd degree (10-year felony) for breaking into and stealing from a neighbor’s home. Presented extensive mitigation to the solicitor after several discussions with client and negotiated an offer for client to plead to Trespassing (30-day misdemeanor) for a sentence of time served in transfer court, which avoided client from having to attend the hearing.
State v. N.F. – client charged with Unlawful Carry of a Pistol and Failure to Stop for Blue Lights after a high-speed chase. Negotiated an offer with the solicitor for both charges to be dismissed in exchange for a plea to one count of Reckless Driving for a fine in transfer court, which client was not required to attend.
State v. P.T. – client with a clean record charged with Domestic Violence in the 1st degree (10-year felony) and Malicious Injury to Personal Property. Negotiated an offer for client to enroll in the pretrial intervention program (“PTI”) but for Assault & Battery in the 1st Degree instead, as this avoided client from having to enroll in the costly 26-week long batterers treatment program required under SC law for all domestic violence charges. Client successfully completed the program and the case was dismissed, in addition to restoring client’s rights to own/carry a firearm.
State v. T.H. – client charged with Domestic Violence in the 2nd degree, which was dismissed after the victim recanted their story and there was not enough evidence left for the State to prove its case.
State v. Tyler: Caroline was able to have a domestic violence, third degree charge dismissed and expunged so that our young client could maintain a clean criminal record.
State v. Bryce: Caroline got two domestic violence charges dismissed against a client who will have an entirely clean record in six months.
State v. Brandon: Through intensive discovery review and investigation, Caroline was able to prove a client innocent after being wrongfully accused of fleeing from law enforcement.
State v. Davida: Caroline successfully advocated a client’s innocence and lesser culpability than her co-defendant to the arresting officer and got two charges dismissed and expunged.
State v. Erick: A client was charged with DUI and blew a .19 and the solicitor prosecuting the case offered for the client to plead to DUAC .08 which would carry up to a $400 dollar fine or up to 30 days in jail. Caroline negotiated a plea to a moving violation for a fine less than $100.
State v. Brittany: A client who recently attended and successfully completed a rehabilitation program was facing two two year old charges carrying up to 15 years of prison time. Caroline was able to demonstrate the work that the client had put into turning her life around and got both charges dismissed.
State v. Ahquil: A young client who was about to begin college got charged with burglary 2nd and petity larceny after driving his brother and a friend to a house they later broke into. The Shealey Law team demonstrated the client’s bright future to the solicitor and court and received a plea to public disorderly conduct, a thirty day misdemeanor, for a conditional discharge meaning the client was able to go back to school and have his record expunged after six months without any criminal arrests or convictions.
State v. Johnnie: Caroline was able to get a pointing and presenting charge dismissed for lack of probable cause by a magistrate judge for an older client who was a Veteran by proving from the officer’s testimony that the client did not point the gun at anyone or attempt to present the gun to anyone.
State v. Morgan: Client is a nurse who was charged with open container. Through zealously advocacy and a good relationship with the law enforcement officers on the other side of her cases, Caroline was able to have the charge dismissed and expunged for the client.
State v. Oji: Client was wrongfully charged with domestic violence third degree after a misunderstanding with his partner. His partner spent months writing the State that she did not want to prosecute the client. It was not until the Shealey Law Firm got involved that the State finally listened to the wishes of the alleged victim in the case.
State v. Charles: Client was charged with being a habitual offender of the driving under suspension statute, a 5 year felony, and Caroline was able to have the charge dismissed by a magistrate judge for the officer’s failure to establish the client’s prior traffic convictions on the record.
State v. Donovan: Our client was charged with unlawful carry of a pistol, possession of a stolen pistol, and discharging firearms into a dwelling after attempting to defend his girlfriend from a group of individuals attempting to steal her car. Brian argued to the prosecuting attorney that the client was justified in protecting his girlfriend and her property resulting in the solicitor dismissing all charges.
State v. Vandross: Client was wrongfully accused of and charged with unlawful communication when they were the ones being harassed by a prior partner. Through advocacy and investigation, Caroline proved to the officer that the client was the one being harassed and had the charges dismissed.
State v. Matthew: Client was charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor in the 2nd Degree, Contributing to the Delinquency of a minor and possession of LSD. Client was looking at over 20 years in prison and sex offender registry after a confession during interrogation. But after investigating the case and completing a forensic evaluation, Brian Shealey was able to convince the solicitor to dismiss all of the charges in exchange for an assault charge under the youthful offender act for 18 months probation, where the client will be eligible to have his record completely expunged after probation is completed.