🏠 PROPERTY CRIME CHARGES? Restitution Could Bankrupt You - Call: 888-499-5738

South Carolina Property Crimes Defense

PROPERTY CRIME CONVICTIONS DESTROY FUTURES. Don't let theft or burglary charges ruin your life. Attorney Matthew M. McGuire has been defending property crimes since 1989 - protecting clients from prison time and massive restitution orders.

Property Crimes We Defend

🏠 Burglary

Penalties: Up to 15 years prison, felony record

What's Included: Breaking and entering, burglary tools possession, attempted burglary

Common Problems: Mistaken identity, lack of intent, permission claims

Fight Burglary Charges

Theft and Larceny

Penalties: Varies by value - up to 10 years for grand theft

What's Included: Shoplifting, employee theft, vehicle theft, identity theft

Common Problems: Value disputes, ownership confusion, mistake of fact

Fight Theft Charges

🔥 Arson

Penalties: Up to 25 years prison, massive restitution

What's Included: Structure fires, vehicle arson, insurance fraud fires

Common Problems: Fire investigation errors, motive disputes, accidental fires

Fight Arson Charges

🎨 Vandalism

Penalties: Fines, jail time, restitution orders

What's Included: Property damage, graffiti, vehicle damage, malicious mischief

Common Problems: Damage value disputes, intent issues, juvenile cases

Fight Vandalism Charges

Our Property Crimes Defense Process

Immediate Investigation

Available 24/7 for property crime arrests. We immediately begin investigating: examining physical evidence, interviewing witnesses, and challenging the prosecution's theory of the case.

Evidence Analysis

Property crimes often rely on circumstantial evidence. We examine fingerprints, DNA, surveillance video, and witness testimony for weaknesses and constitutional violations.

Restitution Mitigation

Property crimes can result in massive restitution orders. We challenge inflated damage claims and negotiate reasonable payment terms to protect your financial future.

Defense Strategy

Common defenses include lack of intent, permission, mistaken identity, and constitutional violations. Our 35 years of experience reveals the best approach for your case.

What Our Clients Say

"Mr. McGuire and his team got me out of jail, period."

-Becky M., Columbia, SC

"McGuire Law is not like the law firms advertising on TV that run an assembly line. They are available all day, every day, home or office."

-Darrell M., Orangeburg, SC

"Responded not only the same day, but within the hour on a Sunday. Amazing, five stars."

-Jordan D., Spartanburg, SC

"If you need the best personal injury attorney in South Carolina, you call McGuire Law right now. I talked to an attorney with one call."

-Hilary A., Columbia, South Carolina

"I got a DUI in college and Mr. McGuire fixed it. One thousand stars!"

-Logan R., Lexington, South Carolina

"I have sent Matt more referrals than I can count at this point. Everyone is always astonished at the effort Matt and McGuire Law put into every case."

-Dan V., Sumter, South Carolina

"McGuire law does not play around. Don't think you can handle something like court yourself. You can't, so hire Mr. McGuire."

-Xander H., Spartanburg, S.C.