[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Our Rock Hill criminal defense attorneys are very experienced with all phases involved in a criminal case. We have defended clients accused of a variety of criminal offenses.\u00a0","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"If you are arrested or charged with a crime, talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney at our Rock Hill, South Carolina law offices as soon as possible, before saying anything to the police or prosecutors.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"No, you have the right to remain silent, and the less you say, the better. No matter how the officer makes it seem, you do not have to give a statement about what happened.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"The decision to drop the charges is not up to the person who accused you of a crime. That decision must be made by the prosecutor or a judge.","name":"Answer question3","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"A warrant will not just go away if you ignore it. However, discussing your situation with a skilled criminal defense attorney and arranging to turn yourself in on your terms will be better than having law enforcement officers track you down at your home or job. ","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, having a York County criminal defense attorney on your side is always in your best interest. Your experienced criminal defense lawyer can explore options for getting the charge reduced to a lesser offense.","name":"Answer Question5","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question6","text":"Felonies are more serious crimes such as murder or attempted murder, kidnapping, arson, sexual misconduct, etc.  Misdemeanors are considered less serious than felonies, but they can still carry life-changing penalties such as incarceration (usually in a local jail), fines, and community service.","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer6"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"State charges are brought when state law is allegedly violated. These cases are prosecuted through the South Carolina court system.  Federal charges are brought when there is an alleged violation of federal law. The U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office prosecutes these cases through the federal court system.","name":"Answer Question7","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer7"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"The prosecutor represents the government in arguing that the defendant broke the law. Criminal prosecutors must be able to build an airtight case that proves a defendant\u2019s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.","name":"Answer Question8","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer8"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"White-collar crimes are those that are financially motivated and non-violent. Some of the most common types of white-collar crimes include health care fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering, credit card fraud, forgery, extortion, tax evasion, public corruption, etc.","name":"Answer Question9","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer9"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question10","text":"Probation is typically ordered as a punishment in lieu of imprisonment. Parole occurs when an offender is conditionally released from prison","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer10"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How Can Our Criminal Defense Lawyers in Rock Hill at McKinney, Tucker & Lemel LLC Help You?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Should You Do If Arrested or Charged with a Crime in Rock Hill or Surrounding Areas?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do you have to talk to the police when arrested?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"If the alleged victim wants to drop the charges, will they be dropped?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What should I do if there\u2019s a warrant out for my arrest?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question4"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I need an attorney if I\u2019m going to plead guilty?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer5"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question5"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer6"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question6"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the difference between a state charge and a federal charge?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer7"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question7"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer8"},"name":"What is the role of the prosecutor in a criminal case?","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question8"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is white-collar crime?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer9"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question9"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is the difference between probation and parole?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Answer10"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#Question10"}],"name":"Rock Hill SC Criminal Defense Lawyers FAQ","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Criminal Defense","item":"https:\/\/www.mtllawfirm.com\/criminal-defense-lawyers\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]