DUI Law

South Carolina takes driving under the influence very seriously. The state actively tries to discourage drivers from getting behind the wheel by imposing strict penalties for repeat violations. Though many DUIs result in minor misdemeanor charges, felony DUI charges can and do happen. And the potential consequences become drastically more severe and can have long-lasting…

Dealing with a DUI conviction in South Carolina can have significant consequences, including fines, jailtime, license suspension, and the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle. If you’re convicted of DUI, the state can require you to install IIDs on any vehicle you drive regularly, but there’s more to the device and…

If you’ve been charged with DUI, you expect those charges to go to trial in a timely manner. Under South Carolina law, DUIs are covered under a statute of limitations. This refers to the amount of time in which the state can charge you for violating the law and take you to court. Regardless of…

South Carolina has some very strict punishments in place for driving under the influence. The goal is to keep you from getting behind the wheel when you shouldn’t in the future. But one of the most common questions people ask when speaking to their South Carolina DUI defense attorney is if they can drive after…

South Carolina takes drinking and driving very seriously, and during the warmer months, it’s common for the state to crack down on potential DUIs. But did you know that driving under the influence isn’t the only charge you could face? The state can also charge people with driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (DUAC). This…

If you’re arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, officers can legally administer certain tests and screenings to assess the level of your impairment. This is due to South Carolina’s implied consent law, and that law can have some serious impacts on DUI cases, whether it’s a first offense or a fourth. Though a…

Facing your first DUI conviction can be stressful, but if you’ve been through the process before, you know what to expect during the arrest and hearing. But what you may not know is how prior convictions can lead to a felony DUI charge.  In South Carolina, the state takes DUI seriously and actively wants to…

Getting pulled over for driving under the influence in South Carolina is a serious offense, and the state is all too willing to punish you for your actions. But if you’re arrested and charged with felony DUI, the punishments you’ll face will be significantly more severe. While a South Carolina DUI defense attorney can represent…

If you’re pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, the police may try to administer a field sobriety test or ask you to take a breathalyzer test to determine your level of impairment. While you’re legally allowed to refuse a breathalyzer, doing so can have some serious consequences that can impact your case….

With warmer weather around the corner, you can expect the South Carolina police to step up their DUI patrols and checkpoints. This means it’s likely we’ll see an increase in the number of traffic stops happening each week. If you get pulled over by an officer under the suspicion of DUI, whether you’ve had one…