South Carolina’s DUI Laws
What is a Felony DUI in South Carolina?
For any Charleston DUI lawyer, defending a felony DUI is very challenging, and the stakes are much higher than defending a municipal or magistrate-level DUI, such as a DUI 1st. In South Carolina, felony DUI involves the great bodily injury or death of another person....
What Happens If You Refuse a Breath Test in South Carolina?
Driving in South Carolina is a privilege, not a right. By driving on the roads of South Carolina, a person has impliedly given consent to submit to breath, blood, or urine testing for the purpose of determining the presence of alcohol, drugs, or both if the person is...
Expungement in South Carolina – How to Clean Your Criminal Record
Our criminal defense lawyers in Charleston often get asked questions about expungement in South Carolina, such as how to expunge your criminal records and what criminal charges can be expunged. Whenever we successfully defend someone accused of a crime, we follow up...
What You Need to Know About SC’s New DUI Laws in 2024
A change in South Carolina’s DUI law goes into effect on May 19, 2024. The bill was called S.36, changing many of the licensing requirements in DUI and DUAC cases. People charged with DUI or DUAC on or after that date, along with DUI lawyers around the state, need to...
DUI Penalties in South Carolina – What You Need to Know
As DUI lawyers in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, we want our clients to know the DUI penalties in South Carolina. This article explains everything you need to know about the criminal penalties for a South Carolina DUI, suspension of your driver's license, and...
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...