DUI Law

A DUI conviction in South Carolina is a life-changing event. If a case ends with a conviction, penalties include mandatory jail time, the payment of heavy fines, and a lengthy loss of a driver’s license. Understandably, people will want to avoid this outcome if possible. As a result, it is important to understand the potential…

All drivers in South Carolina should be aware of the state’s prohibition against drinking and driving. However, these same people may not be aware of South Carolina’s implied consent law. This law says that all drivers on public roads give permission to law enforcement officers to apply breathalyzer tests that measure their blood/alcohol level. As…

Being arrested for DUI may make it seem like there is no way out. For many people, they assume that a judge or jury will absolutely believe an arresting officer and that there is no way to avoid a conviction. Thankfully, this is far from the truth. It is possible to get a DUI charge…

Experiencing an arrest for alleged DUI in South Carolina is a life-changing event. As soon as the arrest occurs, there will be negative impacts on your ability to drive and how you can live your everyday routine. In fact, DUI arrests are one of only a few in South Carolina’s criminal justice system that can…

For most people facing DUI charges in South Carolina, this will be their first and only interaction with the criminal justice system. Even so, it is right to be concerned about how this case can impact your future. Many people wonder whether the case will impact their ability to get a job, own a firearm,…

Experiencing an arrest for alleged drunk driving is a serious and life-changing event. Even if this is your first DUI allegation, the case can have long-lasting consequences for your foreseeable future. DUI cases are criminal matters. This means that a conviction will be a permanent mark on your public record. In addition, a conviction can…

South Carolina prohibits all people from being under the influence of drugs or alcohol while behind the wheel of a vehicle on public roads. This applies regardless of a person’s age. However, current trends have indicated that members of Generation Z are experiencing arrests and prosecutions for drunk driving and other moving violations at a…

When most people learn that they are facing charges alleging DUI in South Carolina, their main concern is whether a conviction means that they will go to jail. However, just as serious as the potential criminal penalties are the heavy fines that a conviction can force a person to pay. These include both direct fines…

There is no doubt that a DUI conviction in South Carolina comes with harsh penalties. A simple mistake that may be a person’s only interaction with the criminal justice system may result in a jail sentence, a loss of driving privileges, and the payment of severe fines. People may also be surprised to learn how…

A DUI conviction in South Carolina is a serious matter. Under state law, convictions come with a mandatory jail sentence, the payment of stiff fines, and a required driver’s license suspension. Whether a person pleads guilty to these charges to accept responsibility in an attempt to lessen their penalties, or a court finds them guilty…