Assault and Battery with Intent to Kill is South Carolina's version of "Attempted Murder". It carries up to 20 years in prison, SC Code 16-3-620. South Carolina does not have an attempted murder statute. This is one of the most serious charges one can face in South Carolina. Derek Enderlin and Susannah Ross have represented many many people charged with Assault and Battery with Intent to Kill. This is one of the most often overcharged crime. Police often charge people with Assault and Battery with Intent to Kill when they should have charged them with Assault with Intent to Kill. Although similar offenses, one carries twenty years in prison and is a felony, and the other carries ten years in prison and is a misdemeanor. You need skilled representation to make sure that you understand every potential defense and that you are not being taken advantage of. If you hire Derek Enderlin or Susannah Ross you will be comfortable in knowing that they have represented numerous individuals charged with this crime and have sufficient experience to give you the advice and defense you need. Call Ross and Enderlin today if you need experienced criminal defense.