DUI Defense Attorneys in Charleston
Being arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Charleston can be a difficult and embarrassing experience. DUI defendants are usually good people who make a mistake which they sincerely regret. Sometimes, the accused has been wrongly arrested for DUI, perhaps as the result of an error by a police officer, or the officer’s alcohol-testing equipment.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for DUI,or feel that a DUI arrest may be forthcoming, you should seek a Charleston DUI defense attorney to fight this for you. You may be able to save your driver’s license by applying for an administrative license suspension hearing. When your DUI charge is in Summerville, Goose Creek, North Charleston, Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, James Island, Folly Beach, or anywhere else in Dorchester, Charleston or Berkeley County, you need local DUI attorneys to fight this DUI charge. The Consultation is Confidential and Free.
First-time offender? We may be able to keep the charge off your record with a pre-trial intervention
Please feel free to contact Murphy Crantford Meehan for a Free Consultation regarding your DUI charge. Remember, whether you decide to retain us or not, everything we discuss is confidential. Call us today at 843-376-4030.
If you are charged with a DUI
South Carolina DUI
Understanding DUI Charges in South Carolina: Criminal and Administrative Aspects
There are two sides to a DUI charge in South Carolina. The first is the actual criminal charge of Driving under the Influence. The other part is the Administrative side which deals with your South Carolina Drivers License.
When you consult with one of our Charleston criminal defense lawyers, you will be explained in depth about your DUI charge. It is important that you fully understand the DUI charge in order to know what you’re faced with. Our team fights these charges. You may face other charges in addition to the DUI, such as an open container charge.
Potential fines and jail sentences for DUI in Charleston
The penalties you will face are determined by any previous DUI convictions and by your alcohol concentration. The court will also assess certain surcharges and fees to your DUI fine. For the information below, BAC stands for, Blood Alcohol Content.
- A fine of $400
- Imprisonment for not less than 2 days nor more than 30 days
- If BAC is at least .10 but less than .16:
- A fine of $500
- Imprisonment for not less than 3 days nor more than 30 days
- If BAC is .16 or greater:
- A fine of $1,000
- Imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days
- A fine of $2,100 up to $5,100
- Imprisonment for not less than 5 days nor more than 1 year
- If BAC is at least .10 but less than .16:
- A fine of $2,500 up to $5,500
- Imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 2 years
- If BAC is .16 or greater:
- A fine of $3,500 up to $6,500
- Imprisonment for not less than 90 days nor more than 3 years
- A fine of $3,800 up to $6,300
- Imprisonment for not less than 60 days nor more than 3 years
- If BAC is at least .10 but less than .16:
- A fine of $5,000 up to $7,500
- Imprisonment for not less than 90 days nor more than 4 years
- If BAC is .16 or greater:
- A fine of $7,500 up to $10,000
- Imprisonment for not less than 6 months nor more than 5 years
- Imprisonment for not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years
- If BAC is at least .10 but less than .16, the person must be imprisoned between 2 and 6 years.
- If BAC is .16 or greater, the person must be imprisoned between 3 and 7 years
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Don't Go It Alone
It can be challenging to fight a DUI on your own, and it is best to consult with a Charleston DUI defense attorney. If you have been charged a DUI, or know someone that has, please contact our office. At Murphy Crantford Meehan, we will always offer you a Free Consult on your DUI charge in Charleston, South Carolina.
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