DUI/DUAC

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Time is of the essence. There are time sensitive aspects of every DUI case.

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Most of the clients who come into our offices charged with DUI have never been arrested before. They are often embarrassed from being arrested and horrified that they spent the night in jail. Most also fear losing their jobs and damaging their reputation.

We will handle every legal aspect possible. We will deal with the Court, Judges, Prosecutors and Arresting Officers.

Just because you were arrested for a DUI charge, it does not mean that you are guilty of that charge! Do not think that you are guilty just because you were arrested. The law in South Carolina changes on a regular basis, and Driving under the influence charges are no different.

You have many Constitutional, State and local RIGHTS that must be complied with. Specific procedures must be followed by the arresting officers and the police. If they are not, your case can be Dismissed. There are far too many exceptions to list.

We have outlined a brief overview of the DUI law and penalties. You could lose your driver's license, go to jail and be fined a substantial amount. Your insurance could increase and you could end up with a criminal conviction. Again, we offer a no pressure Free Consultation.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE FACTS:

Under South Carolina law, it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants to such an extent that one's mental and physical faculties are materially and appreciably impaired.

South Carolina's "Legal Limit" is 0.08%. However, providing a breath sample greater than or equal to that "number" does not prove one is intoxicated.

Penalties for Driving Under the Influence conviction:

For a First Offense:

                   -Refusal or 0.09% or less, minimum 48 hours to 30 days in jail, or a monetary
                    fine of approximately $1,000.
                   -0.10% to 0.15%, fine of greater than $1,200 or a jail sentence of a minimum 72
                    hours to 30 days.
                   -0.16% or greater, fine of greater than $2,200 or a jail sentence of a minimum
                    30 days to 90 days in jail.
                   -All DUI first offense convictions carry a driver's license suspension of 6 months
                    and mandatory Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program ("ADSAP")
                    completion along with SR-22 insurance and a criminal record for life.

For a Second Offense:

                   -Refusal or 0.09% or less, a fine of $2,100 to $5,100 and a jail sentence of a
                    minimum 5 days up to 1 year in prison.
                   -0.10% to 0.15%, a fine of $2,500 to $5,500 and a jail sentence of 30 days to 2
                    years.
                   -0.16% or greater, a fine of $3,500 to $6,500 and a jail sentence of 90 days to 3
                    years.
                   -All DUI second offense convictions carry a driver's license suspension of 1 year
                    with no driving privileges available during that year, an ADSAP requirement,
                    and SR-22 insurance.

For a Third Offense:

                   -Refusal or 0.09% or less, a fine of $3,800 to $6,300 and a jail sentence of a
                    minimum of 60 days to 3 years.
                   -0.10% to 0.15%, a fine of $5,000 to $7,500 and a jail sentence of 90 days to 3
                    years.
                   -0.16% or greater, a fine of $7,500 to $10,000 and a jail sentence of 6 months to
                    5 years.
                   -All DUI third offense convictions carry a 2 year suspension, with no driving
                    privilege available, an ADSAP requirement, and SR-22 insurance.

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