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Criminal Defense

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Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in South Carolina

Facing criminal charges can have life-changing consequences. At Beattie B. Ashmore, P.A., our firm provides experienced criminal defense representation for individuals and businesses facing serious charges in state and federal courts throughout South Carolina. Attorney Beattie B. Ashmore has more than 40 years of criminal trial experience, having handled hundreds of prosecutions and defense cases involving a wide range of criminal offenses. His practice includes defending clients charged with offenses ranging from magistrate level DUI to complex federal white-collar crimes.

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Throughout his career, Ashmore has tried cases involving:

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    Assault and battery charges
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    Drug crimes and narcotics offenses
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    Mail fraud and wire fraud
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    Federal conspiracy charges
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    Federal Fraud Charges / DUI / Murder
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    Securities fraud and other white-collar crimes

In one notable case, Ashmore obtained a not-guilty verdict in a week-long federal jury trial in which his client had been indicted for participating in a $12 million fraud scheme.

Former Federal Prosecutor Providing Strategic Criminal Defense

Before entering private practice, Ashmore served as an Assistant United States Attorney, where he handled hundreds of federal criminal prosecutions. His experience as a federal prosecutor gives him valuable insight into how cases are investigated, charged, and tried by the government.

Throughout his career, Ashmore has tried cases involving:

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    Assault and battery charges
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    Drug crimes and narcotics offenses
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    Mail fraud and wire fraud
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    Federal conspiracy charges
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    Securities fraud and other white-collar crimes

In one notable case, Ashmore obtained a not-guilty verdict in a week-long federal jury trial in which his client had been indicted for participating in a $12 million fraud scheme.

Ashmore has extensive experience with federal grand jury proceedings, having directed hundreds of prosecutions during his time with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Record of Results in Criminal Cases

In his final year as an Assistant United States Attorney in 1996, Ashmore secured 162 criminal convictions, more than any other Assistant U.S. Attorney in the State of South Carolina that year.

As a criminal defense attorney, he has continued to build a strong record of results for his clients, including:

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    Not-guilty verdicts in both state and federal courts

In one notable case, Ashmore obtained a not-guilty verdict in a week-long federal jury trial in which his client had been indicted for participating in a $12 million fraud scheme.

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    Drug crimes and narcotics offenses
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    Numerous cases resolved through dismissals, favorable plea negotiations, or non-judicial resolutions
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    Successful defense of clients charged with serious felonies

His extensive courtroom experience allows him to effectively defend clients against complex criminal charges and high-stakes prosecutions.

Ashmore has extensive experience with federal grand jury proceedings, having directed hundreds of prosecutions during his time with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Recognized as a Leading Criminal Defense Lawyer in Greenville

Attorney Beattie B. Ashmore has been consistently recognized for his work in criminal defense by his peers in the legal community. He has been named Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Greenville by Greenville Business Magazine every year since 2015 as part of the publication’s Legal Elite awards.

The Legal Elite honors outstanding attorneys in the Greenville area across multiple practice areas. Winners are selected through voting by local attorneys, making the recognition particularly meaningful because it reflects the respect of fellow members of the legal profession.

He is the past president of the Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and rated as one of the Top 25 Lawyers in South Carolina by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2014.

Criminal Trial Experience from DUI to Murder and White-Collar Cases

Ashmore has handled hundreds of State and Federal court prosecutions over the past 35 years. Assault & battery, drug crimes, mail fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy, and securities fraud charges are among the numerous criminal cases he has tried. Ashmore obtained a not guilty verdict in a week-long Federal jury trial in which his client was indicted for conspiring in a $12 million dollar fraudulent scheme.

As a former Federal prosecutor, Ashmore effectively represents individuals and corporations in State and Federal investigations and prosecutions, including several outside of South Carolina. He has extensive knowledge of Federal Grand Jury proceedings having directed hundreds of Federal prosecutions in his career.

In his last year as Assistant United States Attorney in 1996, he had 162 convictions — more than any other Assistant United States Attorney in the State of South Carolina by a significant margin.

Ashmore has obtained not-guilty verdicts in State and Federal courts and disposed of hundreds of cases through dismissal or non-judicial resolution.

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer: The Attorneys’ Choice

Mr. Ashmore has been recognized as the best criminal defense attorney in Greenville by Greenville Business Magazine every year since 2015. Since 2012, the magazine has honored Greenville lawyers by publishing the Legal Elite feature. Winners are chosen not by the magazine’s staff but by attorneys in the Greenville, South Carolina area. Voting were 286 lawyers in the Greenville area, and the top vote-getters were rated the best in 20 different areas of legal practice.