Being charged with a crime is one of the most stressful things a person can go through. You may be asking whether you'll go to jail, whether you'll be able to keep your job, and whether this will follow you for the rest of your life. Those fears are understandable, but you don't have to face them alone.
South Carolina criminal defense lawyer Merritt Farmer has practiced in Charleston since 2014 and has spent his career standing up for people who've been accused, including in cases other firms walked away from. Merritt handles a range of criminal matters, with a particular focus on DUI and drug charges, as well as other misdemeanor and certain felony cases.
How We Can Help
A strong defense starts with understanding exactly what happened. During your free consultation, Merritt listens to your side without judgment and reviews the charges against you, the evidence, the police reports, and how your rights were handled during the arrest.
From there, he investigates the details that can change a case—whether the search or stop was lawful, whether the evidence is reliable, and whether the state can actually prove each part of its case. He'll also look at whether you may qualify for a diversion program that could keep a charge off your record.
Then Merritt lays out a clear plan, explained in plain language, so you know exactly where you stand and what your choices are. Whether the best path is negotiating a resolution, seeking a dismissal, or taking your case to trial, he prepares thoroughly and keeps you informed at every step.