- Criminal DefenseThe Criminal Defense Attorney you want on your side. Honest and fair, I personally speak to each and every one of my clients. Criminal convictions can have a severe impact on your career, family life, and even your future. So, it’s vital to have an attorney whose main goal is to protect your rights, and your freedom. I won’t pressure you to take a plea deal or settle, it’s my job to fight for you!
- DUI/DWIEven though you’ve been arrested for a DUI, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re guilty. Minimize court fines, prevent your license from being suspended, or even have your case dismissed with William A. Hodge.
- Traffic ViolationsA traffic ticket may not seem like much to worry about. Although one ticket may not create a major problem, it puts points on your license, moving you closer to losing your license or dealing with increased insurance rates.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsEveryone makes mistakes, especially when you’re young and still in school. Unfortunately, criminal charges can threaten your current and future opportunities, even for a minor misdemeanor. Get the charges expunged from your permanent record with a pretrial intervention (PTI) program.
- Drug CrimesState or federal drug charges can have a serious impact on your life if you don’t take the right steps to protect yourself. Understand your rights, negotiate a better deal, and protect your freedom with William A. Hodge.
- AssaultAssault charges can stem from numerous situations that many college students find themselves in regularly. Bar fights and arguments that got out of hand can all lead to criminal charges that can impact your standing at school and your future opportunities.
- Juvenile Crimes
- ShopliftingThe most common theft charges among college students are petty larceny and shoplifting. The penalties you face typically depend on the value of whatever was stolen. If the value of the items that were allegedly stolen is $2,000 or less, you will likely be charged with a misdemeanor. Any amount above that becomes a felony.
- Premises Liability
- Personal InjuryI am lawyer William A. Hodge, and I provide aggressive representation for personal injury victims in Columbia and the surrounding areas of South Carolina. I can help you seek the compensation you need to recover from your injuries.