Bank Robbing in the Low Country
This year has been extremely active for bank robbers in the Charleston area of South Carolina. There have been over a 20 bank robberies in or around Charleston this year. This rise in bank robberies may be related to the current state of the economy in this country. Most of the robbers have been captured and are facing federal indictments in Charleston. The most recent robbery occurred on Monday, June 28th in Summerville at a BB&T bank. The local bomb squad was called to the bank to investigate the scene of the robbery. The robber has not been captured and the case will most likely be assigned to the local FBI office in Charleston. This brings the total of bank robberies in the Charleston area to around 11 this month. This robbers are facing substantial prison time if convicted in federal court in Charleston. A Charleston federal attorney will either be hired or appointed to represent this defendants when they are indicted. Most federal defense lawyers have experience defending bank robbery cases. The biggest factor to consider in defending a bank robbery case will be the threat or perceived threat presented by the robber to the bank employees and customers. If a weapon or bomb was used, you can bet the defendant will serve a significant amount of prison time and could face life in prison upon any conviction. A good Charleston defense attorney may be able to prevent such an extensive prison term or fight the case in trial an get the defendant out completely.
No defense attorney can promise a specific result on a particular case. However, an experienced federal attorney may be able to put up a good defense for any individuals who are charge in federal court. In the bank robbery case, any statements by the defendant, the location of the arrest, and any items linking the defendant to the case will be critical to the defense.
Our Charleston defense attorneys are experience in defending bank robbery indictments. Our Myrtle Beach lawyers are also experienced at federal defense work. We have Myrtle beach attorneys available to speak with you at any time. Our Charleston lawyers are located at 53rd Broad Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
