South Carolina’s DUI Laws
Why Do You Need a Lawyer for a DUI Arrest in South Carolina?
Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) can be a terrifying experience. For some, there is an immediate Notice of Suspension issued regarding their driving privileges. Some may face issues with employment or professional licensing. Others may not realize...
How An Attorney Can Navigate Your DUI
While no DUI violation is straightforward, some DUIs are inherently more complex than others. That’s because if you are charged with a felony DUI, you have a lot more at stake. Even with simpler DUIs, numerous factors are at play. An experienced DUI lawyer can help...
Frequently Asked Questions About DUI in South Carolina
As DUI lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions that we get from our clients about DUI in South Carolina. Is a DUI a felony in South Carolina? No, a DUI 1st offense is not a felony. However, if the DUI...
What Happens if I Get a DUI on Federal Property in South Carolina?
Sometimes, people are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) while on federal property. These types of crimes are handled somewhat differently than the normal state-level offenses in either Magistrate or Municipal Courts, or in General Sessions Court for...
Does a DUI Suspend Your Driver’s License in South Carolina?
Often the first question the DUI defense lawyers at Futeral & Nelson get is what happens to a person’s driving privileges. There are two main parts to answering this question. The first part is the initial suspension that might occur depending on whether you gave...
What Happens If a South Carolina Driver Gets a DUI in Another State?
As DUI defense attorneys in Charleston, we frequently get questions from lawyers in other states when a South Carolina resident gets a DUI in another state. They want to know what will happen to the person’s driver’s license in South Carolina because that is usually...
Underage Drinking and Driving in South Carolina – Zero Tolerance Law
In this article, our DUI defense lawyers explain how South Carolina’s Zero Tolerance laws work for people under 21. Although it’s illegal in South Carolina to sell alcohol to someone who is under 21 years old, kids still find access to it. Unfortunately, they...
What Are South Carolina’s Habitual Offender Laws?
As both criminal defense attorneys and DUI defense lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina we’ve helped drivers who’ve lost their license because the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) declared them to be Habitual Traffic Offenders (“habitual offenders”) under South...
What is the South Carolina Ignition Interlock Device Program?
As DUI defense lawyers in Charleston, we’ve been asked questions about the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Program in South Carolina. The IID Program is part of “Emma’s Law.” A significant part of this law concerns the use of Ignition Interlock Devices for certain...
Are DUI & License Checkpoints Legal in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, law enforcement may briefly stop drivers at a checkpoint or a roadblock for the limited purpose of verifying a driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. Also, authorities may set up checkpoints to detect drunk drivers. However,...
The Tyndall Effect – How an Airbag Can Effect Your Breath Test in a DUI
Over the years, our DUI defense lawyers in Charleston have handled many cases involving auto accidents. Under South Carolina law, Section 56-6-6170, "no police officer in investigating a traffic accident shall necessarily deem the fact that an accident has occurred as...
How Does a DUI Effect Your South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)?
Our Mount Pleasant DUI lawyers defend drivers from losing their commercial driver’s license (CDL) as a result of a DUI or a traffic ticket. We know that the inability to drive for any length of time can ruin a commercial driver’s finances whether you’re from South...
