South Carolina Wrongful Conviction Lawyer

South Carolina Wrongful Conviction Attorney

While the criminal justice system includes many safeguards intended to ensure just proceedings, mistakes and misconduct are unfortunate realities for many people, and it is possible for someone to be wrongfully accused of a crime. A South Carolina wrongful conviction lawyer is an essential asset for anyone who is seeking compensation for a wrongful conviction.

We Offer Experienced Legal Representation for Wrongful Convictions

Pfeiffer Rudolf provides focused legal representation for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted in the state. Throughout the decades of our firm’s operation, we have partnered with many nonprofits and advocacy groups to help individuals secure exonerations and reintegrate into normal life after being subjected to the failures of the criminal justice system.

We are confident in our ability to deliver the legal representation you need when you have been wrongfully convicted of a crime. Trust our team to scour decades’ worth of evidence, legal documents and other records to identify the key details needed to file a powerful claim that seeks compensation and accountability. We specialize in identifying reckless mistakes, official misconduct and procedural violations that contributed to your wrongful conviction.

Understanding the Reality of Wrongful Convictions

It is an unfortunate reality that many Americans have been wrongfully prosecuted and convicted for crimes they did not commit. Any wrongful conviction is a failure of the criminal justice system, and it requires an experienced attorney to accurately identify the issues that led to the failure and seek appropriate remedies for the person who suffered at the hands of the system.

Wrongful convictions can occur from many possible situations, including:

• Mistaken identity. Many people have unfortunately been subjected to wrongful prosecution simply because they matched the description of a subject and/or were in the wrong place at the worst possible time.
• False allegations. Unfortunately, many people are prosecuted simply because they have been falsely accused of a crime. The criminal justice system seeks to minimize or prevent harm to victims whenever possible, and this typically means siding with accusers whenever illegal misconduct has been alleged.
• Problems with evidence. Any evidence that is to be used against a defendant charged with a crime must be credible, admissible, and collected in a lawful manner. Wrongful prosecutions can occur when evidence was mishandled, tainted, or collected in an unlawful manner.
• Official misconduct. It is possible for wrongful prosecution to occur due to intentional misconduct by police. Mishandling or planting evidence, illegally coercing confessions, incentivizing witnesses, or violating a suspect’s constitutional rights are just a few examples of how official misconduct might lead to wrongful prosecution in North Carolina.

Find Experienced, Trustworthy Legal Counsel to Help You

Pfeiffer Rudolf has not only helped many past clients heal and recover from being wrongfully convicted, but we have also engaged in media consulting and public awareness campaigns to help shed light on the failures of the criminal justice system throughout the United States. Many of our past cases have made national headlines, and we can handle the most challenging high-profile cases with discretion and professionalism at all stages.

When you choose our firm to represent you in a wrongful conviction case, we can launch a detailed investigation into all aspects of the proceedings you endured. We can identify any problems with witness testimony or the evidence used against you, scrutinize the police and prosecution’s handling of the claim, and identify any instances in which your rights were violated by the judicial process.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.