Have you been arrested in Upstate South Carolina for simple possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, unlawful possession of controlled substances, or as a minor in possession of alcohol?

If so, did you know while it might seem best to plead guilty and pay your fine, the impact of one of these charges can have irreversible negative effects?

Many people don't realize a conviction has three very important repercussions:

1. Immediate suspension of your driver’s license for 6-12 months, whether the offense happened in a car or not, and even if you aren’t operating the vehicle if a car is involved.
   
2. Permanent criminal record.
   
3. Drug convictions in South Carolina are considered predicate offenses, meaning no matter what type of charge, a later arrest for any type of offense involving drugs will be considered a second offense, with increasingly severe punishment.

The best way to reduce the negative impact of the charges is to let a legal representative you feel comfortable with represent you in your proceedings so they can do whatever is possible to keep you from being convicted of the charges.

At Attorney Steve Sumner’s office, we concentrate our practice in the areas of criminal violations and criminal charges that also involve license suspensions.

If you would like to arrange for a consultation to see if it makes sense for our team to help you, please contact us via our online questionnaire, or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 864-235-3834.

Steve completed both his undergraduate and graduate education in his home state of South Carolina, graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1992. While at the USC School of Law, Steve was inducted into the academic honor society of the "Order of the Wig and Robe" for superior academic achievement.

After graduating from law school, Steve became a state prosecutor. His primary case load consisted of prosecuting DUI, felony DUI, reckless homicide, and vehicular offenses, as well as other drug and alcohol related charges. This experience not only gave Steve the opportunity to develop and enhance his court room skills in the trial of driving related offenses, it also gave him a valuable "insider's knowledge" of how the prosecution approaches these cases.

Steve opened his own practice as a criminal defense lawyer in 1995, and has developed a reputation as a skilled, knowledgeable, and aggressive defense attorney.

Steve is sought after as a guest lecturer for magistrates, judges, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, law school students, and business associations.

He currently is available for representation in over 25 court venues including: Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Pickens and Laurens counties; as well as the city/municipal courts of Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, Greer, Fountain Inn, Easley, Clemson, Central, and Laurens.

Steve completed both his undergraduate and graduate education in his home state of South Carolina, graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1992. While at the USC School of Law, Steve was inducted into the academic honor society of the "Order of the Wig and Robe" for superior academic achievement.

After graduating from law school, Steve became a state prosecutor. His primary case load consisted of prosecuting DUI, felony DUI, reckless homicide, and vehicular offenses, as well as other drug and alcohol related charges. This experience not only gave Steve the opportunity to develop and enhance his court room skills in the trial of driving related offenses, it also gave him a valuable "insider's knowledge" of how the prosecution approaches these cases.

Steve opened his own practice as a criminal defense lawyer in 1995, and has developed a reputation as a skilled, knowledgeable, and aggressive defense attorney.

Steve is sought after as a guest lecturer for magistrates, judges, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, law school students, and business associations.

He currently is available for representation in over 25 court venues including: Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Pickens and Laurens counties; as well as the city/municipal courts of Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, Greer, Fountain Inn, Easley, Clemson, Central, and Laurens.

Have you been arrested in Upstate South Carolina for simple possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, unlawful possession of controlled substances, or as a minor in possession of alcohol?

If so, did you know while it might seem best to plead guilty and pay your fine, the impact of one of these charges can have irreversible negative effects?

Many people don't realize a conviction has three very important repercussions:

1. Immediate suspension of your driver’s license for 6-12 months, whether the offense happened in a car or not, and even if you aren’t operating the vehicle if a car is involved.
2. Permanent criminal record.
3. Drug convictions in South Carolina are considered predicate offenses, meaning no matter what type of charge, a later arrest for any type of offense involving drugs will be considered a second offense, with increasingly severe punishment.

The best way to reduce the negative impact of the charges is to let a legal representative you feel comfortable with represent you in your proceedings so they can do whatever is possible to keep you from being convicted of the charges.

At Attorney Steve Sumner’s office, we concentrate our practice in the areas of criminal violations and criminal charges that also involve license suspensions.

If you would like to arrange for a consultation to see if it makes sense for our team to help you, please contact us via our online questionnaire, or call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 864-235-3834.

Steve W. Sumner
114 Manly Street
Greenville, SC 29601
PHONE: 864-235-3834
FAX: 864-233-8781
Emergency: 864-979-0772
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Directions: Take I-385 north towards downtown Greenville near the Bi-Lo Center. Turn left onto Williams Street (the intersection in front of the Bi-Lo Center) and go to stop sign. Turn right onto Pettigru. Manly Street will be the next street. Turn right and we are halfway down on the right. Parking is available in rear of building. Print Directions

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