Practice Areas
Serious Criminal Defense in South Carolina
Gibson Law represents individuals facing serious felony charges, federal investigations, and criminal prosecutions with potentially life-changing consequences.
The firm accepts a limited number of matters so that each case can receive the preparation, strategic attention, and direct attorney involvement that serious criminal cases require.
Our practice includes federal criminal defense, drug trafficking and conspiracy, murder and serious violent crimes, sex offenses, white collar and financial crimes, firearms offenses, criminal appeals, serious domestic violence allegations, and felony DUI.
Practice Areas
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Federal Criminal Defense
Federal investigations and prosecutions present different procedures, sentencing rules, investigative resources, and strategic considerations from cases prosecuted in state court.Gibson Law represents individuals facing federal investigations, grand jury proceedings, indictments, plea negotiations, sentencing, and trial in serious federal criminal matters.
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Drug Trafficking & Conspiracy
Drug trafficking and conspiracy allegations can expose a person to lengthy prison sentences, mandatory minimum penalties, asset forfeiture, and federal prosecution.Gibson Law represents clients facing state and federal allegations involving drug trafficking, distribution, conspiracy, manufacturing, and related serious drug offenses.
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Murder & Serious Violent Crimes
Few criminal allegations carry greater consequences than murder and other serious violent felony charges.Gibson Law represents individuals accused of murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, kidnapping, burglary, assault, and other serious offenses involving violence or allegations of violence.
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Sex Offenses
Sex-related criminal allegations can threaten a person’s freedom, reputation, family relationships, employment, and future long before a case reaches trial.Gibson Law represents individuals facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, exploitation, internet-related offenses, and other serious sex crimes.
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White Collar & Financial Crimes
Financial investigations often involve extensive records, complicated transactions, multiple witnesses, and substantial government investigative resources.
Gibson Law represents individuals facing allegations involving fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, wire and mail fraud, and other complex financial crimes in state and federal court.
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Firearms & Weapons Offenses
Weapons allegations can carry substantial penalties on their own and can significantly increase a person’s exposure when connected to other criminal charges.
Gibson Law represents clients facing serious state and federal firearm allegations, including unlawful possession, firearm offenses connected to other criminal conduct, and federal weapons prosecutions.
Additional Criminal Matters
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Criminal Appeals
A criminal conviction does not always mark the end of a case. Errors involving evidence, legal rulings, jury instructions, sentencing, or other issues may present grounds for appellate review.
Gibson Law represents individuals in South Carolina criminal appeals involving serious convictions and sentencing issues.
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Serious Domestic Violence Allegations
Domestic violence allegations can involve significant criminal penalties as well as consequences affecting family relationships, employment, firearm rights, and reputation.
Gibson Law represents individuals facing serious domestic violence allegations when the circumstances and potential consequences warrant experienced criminal defense representation.
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Felony DUI
Felony DUI allegations involving death or great bodily injury carry consequences far beyond those associated with an ordinary DUI charge, including substantial prison exposure and lasting personal and professional consequences.
Gibson Law represents individuals facing serious felony DUI charges where experienced investigation, preparation, and trial judgment can be critical.
The Right Strategy Begins With Understanding the Case
Serious criminal cases rarely turn on a single issue. Effective representation begins with understanding the evidence, the potential exposure, the client’s objectives, and the options available at each stage of the case.
Gibson Law accepts a limited number of serious criminal matters throughout South Carolina so that each case can receive the preparation, strategic attention, and direct attorney involvement it requires.
If you or a family member is facing a serious felony charge, federal investigation, or other high-stakes criminal matter, contact Gibson Law to discuss the situation and the steps that should be considered next.