Step-By-Step Guide To Handling A Public Disorderly Conduct Arrest In Charleston

If you’ve been arrested for public disorderly conduct in South Carolina, it’s normal to feel anxious and uncertain about what to do next. Understanding your rights is crucial. Remaining silent and seeking legal counsel immediately can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. At Sahn Law Firm, we specialize in defending individuals facing disorderly conduct charges.

In this article, you can discover…

• Your rights after you’ve been arrested for disorderly conduct.
• How to pay for bond or bail after an arrest.
• How to prepare for a court appearance following a disorderly conduct arrest.

What Are My Rights During A Public Disorderly Conduct Arrest?

If you are arrested for disorderly conduct in South Carolina, you always have the right to remain silent. When you are being arrested it is always best to remain silent, as a great deal of what you say during your arrest is likely to hurt your case and be used against you in court. Following your arrest, you also have a right to an attorney.

What Should I Do Immediately Following A Public Disorderly Conduct Arrest?

The first thing to do immediately following a disorderly conduct arrest is to reach out to a knowledgeable, skilled criminal defense attorney. The sooner you do this, the better. Certain legal measures that can protect you and result in a much better case result are time-sensitive.

Your attorney will gather the details of your case, advise you on how to respond to all police questioning, and begin to prepare a defense.

How Can Bail Be Posted For A Public Disorderly Conduct Charge?

Bail (often called “bond” in South Carolina) can typically be posted with a credit or debit card directly to the detention center where you are being held. Usually, a friend or family member can call the detention center and post that bond for you.

If you have a method to pay your own bond, this can be done from jail, as well, in which case you will typically be released one to four hours after making the payment.

How Can I Prepare For My Court Appearance?

The best way to prepare for your court appearance is to have an open dialogue with your criminal defense attorney. If you have reached out to Sahn Law Firm, we will have already filed for and received all the legal evidence that the prosecution has to present in court.

This evidence is crucial to your case and will help your attorney understand how to best defend you. You and your attorney will review this information together and use this evidence to develop a meaningful defense strategy.

What Should I Expect During The Bond Hearing Process?

You should expect to be given your rights pertaining to the charge by the bond judge- the right to remain silent, the right to have counsel in court, and, going forward on the case, the right to have an attorney speak for you.

Next, you should expect the bond judge to set your bond amount on a public disorderly conduct charge. The bond amount is usually no more than $200.

Once the bond is paid, you will be released from jail and can consult with your defense attorney. Your defense attorney will help you better understand the next steps in defending you against this charge.

What Are The Next Steps If My Case Goes To Trial?

In most instances, Sahn Law Firm can resolve public disorderly conduct cases for clients before they go to trial. However, if we do go to trial, your defense attorney will be fully prepared to pick a jury, try the case, and argue to the jury the reasons why you should not be found guilty of the charge.

Many of our clients find themselves facing disorderly conduct charges after exercising their freedom of speech or assembly. As South Carolina’s law in this field can be vague, you may also find yourself facing these charges if you were allegedly intoxicated in public, using profane or obscene language, or firing a gun within 50 years of a public highway.

No matter the circumstances, your best strategy following an arrest for public disorderly conduct is to exercise your right to remain silent and reach out to a skilled, experienced criminal defense lawyer for representation and counsel.

Still Have Questions? Ready To Get Started? For more information on Public Disorderly Conduct Arrest In Charleston, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (843) 856-2222 today.

Attorney Michael Sahn is a determined criminal defense attorney serving South Carolina. For over 15 years, he’s helped clients just like you defend their rights and freedoms following a public disorderly conduct arrest and get the quality, tailored representation they deserve.

Have questions, or in need of strong, skilled representation? Reach out to Sahn Law Firm at (843) 856-2222 for a free initial consultation today.