South Carolina DUI Laws
South Carolina DUI Laws
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South Carolina Drunk Driving Laws and Penalties
Learn about how driving under the influence is defined and the penalties for a first, second, and third DUI conviction in South Carolina.
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South Carolina First-Offense DUI
The state of South Carolina employs both criminal and administrative penalties for drivers convicted of a first DUI in South Carolina. Criminal penalties are assessed in a varying manner, based on the BAC of the driver at the time of arrest, with more severe penalties assessed in light of higher BAC.
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South Carolina Second-Offense DUI
The key to determining whether you have committed a second DUI in South Carolina is the ten year look-back period (also known as "wash out period"). In other words, a DUI offense only becomes a "second" offense if it was committed within ten years of another South Carolina DUI. Sentencing is also based on the circumstances of the arrest.
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Third-Offense DUI in South Carolina
What to expect if you're convicted of a third DUI in South Carolina
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What Is a Felony DUI in South Carolina?
A DUI can be charged as a felony in South Carolina if you have too many prior convictions or you're involved in an accident where someone is injured or killed
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South Carolina's Drugged Driving Laws
What is considered drugged driving in South Carolina and what are the penalties if you are convicted?
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South Carolina’s Underage DUI Laws and Penalties
The drinking age in South Carolina is 21 and consumption of alcohol by anyone under 21 is illegal under most circumstances. Here are the rules for underage drinking and driving and the consequences of being cited for a violation.
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South Carolina’s Implied Consent Laws and Refusing a Blood or Breath Alcohol Test
In South Carolina, if you get pulled over for a DUI (driving under the influence) and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?