Criminal Offenses

Charleston Criminal Defense Lawyers
Assisting Juveniles and College Students Charged With Criminal Offenses

Over 35 Years of Service to South Carolina Families

Kids and college students often engage in risky or foolish behavior because they haven't yet learned to take long-term consequences into account. Unfortunately, a criminal charge is not the most positive way to learn — particularly when the consequences can be surprisingly harsh. For some criminal offenses, the result can go far beyond a fine, community service and probation to cause problems with jobs, housing, college, and other areas of your life.

At the Kinard & Kinard Law Firm, we are a full service family law and criminal defense law firm, which means we are committed to helping both adults and juveniles through tough times.

We believe in approaching criminal offenses committed by juveniles as a life lesson — but a lesson that does not hold young people back for the rest of their lives. Our founding attorney Bobby Kinard, a well respected member of the Charleston community, takes youthful offenders under his wing and believes not only in handling their cases comprehensively, but also in sitting them down and speaking with them frankly.

If your child has been charged with a misdemeanor, contact our office to schedule an appointment to see how we can help you.

Our attorneys handle all types of criminal cases including:

• DUI
• Underage drinking
• Trespassing
• Loitering
• Shoplifting
• Vandalism
• Drug possession
• Simple assault and battery

Don't Underestimate the Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

Did you know that if you are convicted of simple marijuana possession, your driver's license will also be automatically suspended and you may become ineligible for financial aid? A DUI conviction will result in a driver's license suspension, will likely result in higher insurance premiums, may require you to attend mandatory alcohol prevention classes, and can make it harder to get a job, housing and credit. Any criminal conviction can compromise your financial aid, your ability to reside in a campus dorm, and other parts of your life - and it can carry a stigma that can be unshakable.

If your son or daughter has strayed off the straight and narrow, attorney Kinard will be there to help right the course. He zealously defends adults, juveniles and college kids in court — and makes sure they understand how these charges may impact their lives and the importance of making mature choices.

Contact our office today. We are here to help your children.

Kinard & Kinard of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is an East Cooper law office primarily serving the Charleston-Berkeley-Dorchester Tri-County area. Our Charleston criminal defense lawyers also serve the areas of Daniel Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Hanahan, North Charleston, downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Moncks Corner, and Summerville.