Most arrests in South Carolina happen after normal business hours, on weekends, or during holidays. Anyone taken into custody during these times should contact a criminal defense law firm immediately, even in the middle of the night, so a case can move forward before the next available bond hearing. The Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team maintains an answering service specifically for these situations.
Why Most Arrests Happen After Hours
Most people in South Carolina who are arrested find themselves needing help outside of normal business hours, since arrests commonly happen at night, on weekends, and during holidays. Anyone in this situation should know that help is still available even when it is late at night or a holiday.
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Call Immediately, No Matter the Hour
Anyone arrested overnight or during a holiday in South Carolina can call the Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team right away. The firm’s answering service is available around the clock and will take down the details of the arrest, even at 3 a.m. This call starts the process of getting the right information into the hands of the defense team as early as possible. For more on timing, see When Should You Call a Lawyer During an Arrest in South Carolina?
What Happens After the Call
Once the answering service receives the details of an arrest, someone from the team typically returns the call the following morning, often around 7:30 a.m. This early follow up gives enough time to review the situation and begin preparing before bond court starts that same morning.
Getting a Lawyer to Bond Court When Needed
In some cases, having a lawyer present at the bond hearing itself can make a difference in how the hearing proceeds. The Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team can arrange for a lawyer to appear at bond court on behalf of someone who was arrested overnight or during a holiday, helping ensure the person is not facing that hearing without support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does bond court happen after a nighttime arrest in South Carolina? Bond court can start the same morning following an arrest, which is why contacting a defense team as early as possible, even overnight, can help with preparation.
Can I really call a lawyer in the middle of the night after an arrest? Yes. The Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team has an answering service that takes calls at any hour, including overnight, so information about the arrest can be recorded right away.
Will someone call me back right away if I call overnight? The answering service records the details of the call, and someone from the team typically follows up the next morning, often around 7:30 a.m., to discuss the situation before bond court.
Do I need a lawyer physically present at bond court? Depending on the circumstances, having a lawyer present at bond court may be arranged. This can help ensure someone’s situation is presented at the hearing.
What should I do first if I am arrested on a holiday in South Carolina? Calling a criminal defense firm’s emergency line as soon as possible, even before the office reopens, allows the details of the arrest to be recorded so the case can be addressed promptly.
Why Choose the Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team
Facing an arrest at night or during a holiday can be disorienting, especially with courts and offices closed for the evening or the holiday. Having a defense team that answers calls at any hour and helps prepare for bond court the same morning can make a meaningful difference during those first, uncertain hours after an arrest.
If you have questions about being arrested at night or on a holiday, call the Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team at (843) 626-5480. Consultations are confidential.
