South Carolina’s DUI Laws
How Does the Ignition Interlock Device Program Work in South Carolina?
As DUI defense lawyers in Charleston, we’ve been asked questions about South Carolina's Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Program. The IID Program is part of “Emma’s Law.” In 2024, the General Assembly expanded the program so that it now applies to every DUI and DUAC...
What Should You Know About a DUI in South Carolina?
As DUI lawyers in Charleston, South Carolina, we hear the same questions from clients again and again after a DUI arrest. Is it a felony? Will I lose my license? Can it be expunged? How long will the case take? Below, we answer the questions we hear most often and...
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 implicitly 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...
How Do You Expunge a Criminal Record in South Carolina?
Our criminal defense lawyers in Charleston often get asked about expungement in South Carolina, including how to expunge your criminal record and which charges can be expunged. When we successfully defend someone accused of a crime, we follow up by expunging our...
What Are the Penalties for a DUI in South Carolina?
As Charleston DUI defense lawyers, we want our clients to know the DUI penalties in South Carolina. This article explains the criminal penalties for a South Carolina DUI, what happens to your driver's license after a conviction, and how a breath test refusal or a high...
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...
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...
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...