If you have been arrested for a criminal misdemeanor or traffic offense in Lexington, South Carolina, you may have been instructed to appear at the Lexington County Traffic Court. Felony and major misdemeanor cases are referred to the Lexington County Court of General Sessions. Criminal Domestic Violence cases are referred to the Lexington County CDV Court.

The Lexington County Traffic Court is located at 139 East Main Street, Lexington, South Carolina. This is the "old" Courthouse and is located on the corner of South Lake Drive and Main Street in downtown Lexington.

This Court is where most traffic and misdemeanor criminal charges brought by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Transport Police and some Sheriff's Deputies are heard. Typically there are multiple sessions of Court held here. Court is presided over by a County Magistrate Judge. The Court has all of the authority of a Magistrate Court - including jurisdiction up to thirty days in jail for most charges. By statute some charges heard in this Court can carry more jail time.  Examples are certain DUI or DUS charges.

Typical cases that can be heard by the Lexington County Traffic Court are:

Driving under the influence (DUI)
Simple Possession of Marijuana (SPMJ)
Speeding Tickets
Driving Under Suspension (DUS)
Traffic Citations

All trials in the Traffic Court are conducted by a judge without a jury. Appeals from this Court are taken to the Lexington County Court of Common Pleas.

If you have received a ticket or other notice to appear in the Lexington County Traffic Court you have important rights. Many of the charges brought before this Court carry with them a permanent criminal record, high fine and possibility of a jail sentence if you are convicted. To discuss any pending Lexington criminal charge contact The Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC at (803) 359-3301 or by 24 hour call center at 1-866-252-5789.