Criminal Defense
Burns & Burns focuses exclusively on criminal defense — where having the right attorney makes all the difference. Tyler Burns brings a rare perspective as a former law enforcement officer, former prosecutor, and experienced defense attorney serving Rock Hill, York County, and all of South Carolina.
DUI / DWI Defense
A DUI charge in South Carolina carries serious consequences.
South Carolina DUI laws are strict and the consequences are severe — license suspension, fines, ignition interlock devices, and jail time are all on the table. Tyler Burns knows DUI cases from every angle: as a former deputy sheriff who made DUI arrests, as a former prosecutor who prosecuted them, and now as a defense attorney who dismantles the state's case. That three-sided experience is rare and powerful.
DUI defense attorneys serving Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Clover, and all of York County, South Carolina.
Cases We Handle
- First offense and repeat DUI / DUAC defense
- Breathalyzer and blood test challenges
- Field sobriety test validity challenges
- Legality of the traffic stop itself
- License suspension and DMV hearings
- Felony DUI with injury or death
Drug Offenses
Facing drug charges in South Carolina? The stakes are high.
Drug charges in South Carolina — from simple possession to trafficking — can result in mandatory minimum sentences, asset forfeiture, and a permanent record that affects employment, housing, and your future. Burns & Burns scrutinizes every step of the investigation: the search, the seizure, the chain of custody, and the evidence itself.
Experienced drug offense defense attorneys in Rock Hill and York County, SC.
Cases We Handle
- Simple possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth
- Possession with intent to distribute
- Drug trafficking charges
- Prescription drug offenses
- Search and seizure challenges
- Federal drug charges
Traffic Offenses
Traffic charges can mean points, suspension, and higher insurance.
Traffic tickets are more than an inconvenience — points on your license, skyrocketing insurance premiums, and even suspension can follow. Tyler Burns's law enforcement background gives him unique insight into how traffic stops are conducted and where officers sometimes fall short of proper procedure.
Traffic offense defense in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and York County courts.
Cases We Handle
- Reckless driving
- Speeding and excessive speed
- Driving under suspension
- Hit and run charges
- CDL and commercial driver violations
- License restoration
General Criminal Defense
Charged with a crime? Your rights and your future are on the line.
Burns & Burns provides tenacious criminal defense representation across the full spectrum of charges in York County and throughout South Carolina. Whether you're facing a misdemeanor or a serious felony, we evaluate every fact, challenge every weakness in the prosecution's case, and fight for the best possible outcome — dismissal, reduction, or acquittal.
Criminal defense attorneys handling cases in York County Court of General Sessions and magistrate courts throughout South Carolina.
Cases We Handle
- Assault and battery
- Domestic violence charges
- Theft and property crimes
- Weapons charges
- White collar and fraud
- Expungements and record sealing
Don't Face Criminal Charges Alone
South Carolina has strict statutes of limitations and early action matters. Contact Burns & Burns today for your free, confidential consultation with an attorney who has been on both sides of the courtroom.
Serving Rock Hill • Fort Mill • Lancaster • Chester • York County • All of South Carolina