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Understanding DUI Penalties in South Carolina: Fines, Jail Time, and More

Understanding DUI Penalties in South Carolina: Fines, Jail Time, and More

by Steve Sumner | Jan 6, 2025 | DUI Resources

Driving Under the Influence in South Carolina is a serious offense with substantial legal consequences, making the guidance of legal counsel critical. If you’re arrested for driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, the penalties can vary depending on factors...
What to Do If You’re Pulled Over for a DUI in South Carolina

What to Do If You’re Pulled Over for a DUI in South Carolina

by Steve Sumner | Dec 11, 2024 | DUI Resources

Getting pulled over for a suspected DUI (driving under the influence) in South Carolina can be a stressful and intimidating experience. Whether you’ve been drinking or not, it’s crucial to understand your rights, know how to handle the situation, and avoid saying or...
Have Questions About Administrative Suspensions in South Carolina DUI/Drunk Driving Cases? We’ve Got Answers

Have Questions About Administrative Suspensions in South Carolina DUI/Drunk Driving Cases? We’ve Got Answers

by Steve Sumner | Dec 28, 2018 | DUI Resources, FAQs

Administrative suspensions of a person’s driver’s license in South Carolina can be confusing, but that’s what we’re here for. We are often asked to explain the process by drivers in Greenville, Anderson, and Spartanburg counties who have been accused of DUI/drunk...
20 Good Examples of Why a Driver Needs to Exercise their Right to Remain Silent at a DUI Traffic Stop

20 Good Examples of Why a Driver Needs to Exercise their Right to Remain Silent at a DUI Traffic Stop

by Steve Sumner | Dec 12, 2018 | DUI Resources

Everyone knows you have he right to remain silent under arrest. Well, everyone who’s ever watch Cops or any sort of police drama or crime based show. However, during the stress or shock of an actual arrest, it can be hard for some to remember this important fact....
Will My DUI Arrest Ever be Erased from My Record?

Will My DUI Arrest Ever be Erased from My Record?

by Steve Sumner | Nov 30, 2018 | DUI Resources

An Answer to the Most Common Question After a DUI One of the most common questions or requests that I get after a misdemeanor-DUI arrest in South Carolina is, “Can I get my DUI expunged?” I’m going to break this answer down into three categories. But first, a little...
If You’re Not Driving Badly, Are You Safe From a DUI Arrest?

If You’re Not Driving Badly, Are You Safe From a DUI Arrest?

by Steve Sumner | Nov 5, 2018 | DUI Resources

A Look At Whether Impaired Driving Is An Essential Element of a DUI The long and short of it is that “bad driving,” or more accurately, “impaired driving” is not a legal element of the charge of DUI in South Carolina. However, driving badly can be used as a piece of...
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