South Carolina’s DUI Laws
Miranda Warnings in South Carolina Explained by Charleston Law
As a criminal defense lawyer in Mt Pleasant and Charleston, South Carolina, I'm often asked whether a criminal charge will be dismissed if the police fail to read to you your rights before an arrest. These rights, commonly known as Miranda warnings, are as...
Consequences of Refusing to Blow
In South Carolina, if a person is arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), law enforcement can request that the subject provide a breath sample to measure blood alcohol content. Oftentimes, subjects refuse to provide a breath sample (refuse to blow) because...
DUAC Counts Toward Habitual Offender Status
Under South Carolina’s Habitual Offender Law, 56-1-1020, a person who has been convicted of committing three described offenses within a three-year period is an habitual offender. Habitual offenders lose their driver’s license for at least two years. One the six...
