PUBLIC ORDER CHARGES THREATEN IRMO'S PEACEFUL COMMUNITY REPUTATION. Disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and disturbing the peace arrests at Lake Murray, downtown Irmo, or community events damage family reputations in this close-knit area. Attorney Matthew M. McGuire has defended public order crimes in Lexington County for 30+ Years Since 1993.
Irmo's family-oriented Lake Murray community values peaceful living and good neighbor relationships. Public order arrests become neighborhood gossip and can affect your standing in local schools, churches, and community organizations where everyone knows everyone.
We understand the community impact of these charges and work to resolve them quietly while protecting your reputation and family relationships.
Community Policing: Neighborhood complaints, business district issues
Focus Areas: Downtown Irmo, shopping centers, restaurants
Lake Murray Patrol: Waterfront incidents, marina disturbances
Event Security: Community festivals, holiday celebrations
Okra Strut Festival: Annual festival increased enforcement
Lake Murray Events: Boating season, holiday weekends
Residential Issues: Neighbor complaints, property disputes
Business Districts: Bar closing times, restaurant disturbances
Public order arrests often result from neighbor complaints or business calls. These cases are prosecuted in Lexington County Court where community impact matters.
First Amendment free speech protection and challenge to vague disorderly conduct statutes that violate constitutional rights.
Thorough investigation of witness credibility and police officer observations to challenge the prosecution's version of events.
Negotiation for community service and other alternatives that resolve cases without criminal conviction or jail time.
Discrete case resolution that minimizes community impact and protects your standing in Irmo's tight-knit neighborhood.
Misdemeanor Penalties: Up to 30 days jail, $1,090 fine. Creates permanent criminal record affecting employment.
Summary Offense: Fines and court costs. Multiple offenses can lead to alcohol treatment requirements.
Criminal Trespass: Up to 30 days jail, permanent criminal record. Can affect employment background checks.
Neighborhood Reputation: Criminal charges become public record and affect standing in Irmo's close community.
In Irmo's close-knit community, even minor public order charges become neighborhood news. These "small" charges create permanent criminal records that affect employment, background checks, and community reputation.
Don't plead guilty without fighting for dismissal or diversion programs. Protect your family's reputation in the Lake Murray community.
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"I got a DUI in college and Mr. McGuire fixed it. One thousand stars!"
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"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."
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