driving  Under  the  Influence  (DUI)  &  ​Driving  with  an  Unlawful  Alcohol  Concentration  (DUAC)

South Carolina DUI & DUAC laws are complicated and impose serious consequences on your liberty and ability to operate a motor vehicle. Regardless of whether you are stopped for suspicion of impaired driving or come through a road block, you have the right to representation and advocacy to ensure your rights are protected at every phase of the arrest process.
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Additionally, you have the right to refuse any and all tests requested by law enforcement. From the initial contact by law enforcement on the side of the road, all the way through to the request for a breath, urine or blood sample, you have the right to refuse any requests by law enforcement. However, if you do refuse there are immediate consequences that you could suffer because South Carolina is an implied-consent state.

Refusals

Refusal to provide a breath sample, urine sample or blood sample will immediately result in a license suspension because South Carolina is an implied-consent state. There are challenges to this initial suspension which can be done at an administrative hearing. The administrative hearing is a hearing which is separate from the criminal penalties of DUI/DUAC and relates specifically to the suspension period that is imposed at the initial arrest.

Penalties

​Jail time and Fines vary depending on the offense and what your Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.) Level registered at the time of the offense.
The Maximum penalty on a FIRST OFFENSE carries up to 90 days and nearly $2,300 in fines.

WHAT NOW?

​CONTACT us so that we can defend your rights and ensure that your driving privileges are protected.