But I Relied Upon the Advice of My Attorney

South Carolina’s Criminal Defense Attorneys

Being arrested for violation of a federal law puts your personal and professional reputation and livelihood at stake. However, being arrested does not mean that you are guilty or that you do not have any defenses.  What it does mean is that you need an experienced criminal defense attorney who will provide you with the strongest criminal defense possible.

Centrally located in Columbia, South Carolina, our firm has been serving clients for over 15 years.  Founded by former U.S. Attorney and assistant solicitor, Pete Strom, our experienced criminal  defense attorneys include a former public defender, and a former Assistant Attorney General and Richland County Assistant Solicitor, as well as a tax lawyer familiar with IRS investigations.  Our experience and familiarity with prosecutorial techniques provide the basis for experienced and effective legal representation. We will fight hard to have your charges reduced, or even dismissed.

There are several common defenses to Federal Crimes including reliance upon the advice of counsel.

Common defenses include:

  • Entrapment
  • Entrapment by Estoppel
  • Good faith Defense
  • Necessity
  • Not guilty by reason of insanity
  • Duress
  • Reliance upon the advice of counsel

    • The defense of reliance upon the advice of counsel is claimed when you were arrested and charged with a federal crime and you acted in reliance upon counsel’s advice that your behavior was legal.

    Under the theory of this defense, an individual accused of a crime may be excused from wrongdoing if he acted on advice from his attorney.

    To establish that you relied upon the advice of counsel, you must demonstrate that before taking the action in question:

    • you sought the advice of an attorney in good faith, an attorney whom you consider to be competent;
    • for the purpose of receiving advice on the legality of your future conduct;
    • you made a full and accurate report to the attorney of all of the facts; and
    • you acted strictly in accordance with the advice which the attorney gave you.

    If you acted upon the advice of counsel and are under investigation or have been indicted, it is extremely important that you obtain an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you navigate the criminal justice system.

    The criminal defense attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC, include a former US Attorney and assistant solicitor, a former Public Defender, and a former Assistant Attorney General and Richland County Assistant Solicitor. Mr. Strom has been given an AV-Rating, the highest ranking possible, from the respected legal guide Martindale-Hubble.

    Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case.  We offer flexible payment options and accept Visa and Mastercard.