Criminal Domestic Violence (CDV) Defense

South Carolina Criminal Domestic Violence (CDV) Defense Lawyer

Aggressive Defense against false – retaliatory accusations / overreaction

Recent changes to South Carolina state law designed to address the serious issue of domestic violence in the home has resulted in broad, ill-defined statutes often exploited by individuals seeking to act punitively against a spouse, especially during a divorce or child custody dispute. At the Law Office of A. Randolph Hough, we have successfully protected the rights of individuals throughout South Carolina facing domestic violence and related charges:

• Domestic Violence
• Sexual – Physical Assault
• Battery
• False Imprisonment
• Stalking
• Child Abuse
• Kidnapping

False – Retaliatory Accusations / Overreaction

After more than fifteen years of criminal defense practice, Columbia domestic violence attorney A. Randolph “Randy” Hough has seen countless cases where a dispute in the home has led to jail time and a permanent criminal record over simple accusations of violence. These state laws leave little flexibility for law enforcement; in many case, the heat of an argument causes one spouse to request the police without realizing that the call will automatically result in an arrest. At that point, prosecutors do not even require a cooperative witness to proceed with charges.

As with all criminal cases, our chief goal at the Law Office of A. Randolph Hough is the protection of your legal rights and the thorough defense of your case to ensure that any result is based solely on the facts and the law. Randolph Hough is an experienced South Carolina trial attorney skilled at the negotiation and litigation of criminal domestic violence charges. Although people charged with CDV may be eligible for Pretrial Intervention (PTI) under South Carolina law, many local PTI offices as a matter of policy will not allow anyone charged with CDV to apply for PTI. While our aggressive defense tactics and thorough investigation will often result in a negotiated settlement, we are never intimidated by prosecution and will not hesitate to appear before a jury if it is the only way to secure justice for our client.

Contact Us: Free Consultation

If you or a loved one have been charged with criminal domestic violence, it is very important that you speak with an attorney immediately before you make statements to the police which could strengthen their case against you. CONTACT the Columbia Law Office of A. Randolph Hough today for a FREE consultation and case evaluation from an experienced South Carolina criminal domestic violence defense lawyer.

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Hablamos Espanol: Casework can be conducted in Spanish when necessary.

In private practice for over fifteen years, criminal defense attorney Randolph (“Randy”) Hough provides timely and cost-effective criminal defense strategies for clients throughout South Carolina, including Columbia and all of Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Winnsboro, Kershaw, Camden, Newberry, Orangeburg an Sumter County.