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DUI / DUAC
In South Carolina, if you are arrested for DUI/DUAC, you could automatically lose your driver's license - even without a conviction. The Chandler Law Firm is committed to using our skill and experience to provide strong and effective advocacy to protect your rights under the law.
The clock begins ticking the moment you are arrested for drunk driving and your license may be suspended depending on your blood alcohol level (BAC). If your license is suspended, you will have a limited timeframe to request an administrative hearing in order to get it back. Failure to request a hearing will cause the suspension to automatically be upheld and you will lose your driving privileges. If you are an out of state traveler, you will not only lose the privilege to drive in South Carolina, but your suspension and conviction may also be transferred back to your home state.
A DUI/DUAC conviction will leave you with a criminal record. You could receive up to a year in jail upon your second offense and forfeiture of your car for a third offense.
A drunk driving conviction in South Carolina carries civil consequences as well. For the next three years, you will be required to purchase SR-22 insurance at several times the rate for regular insurance.
We urge you to contact us immediately if you have been charged with drunk driving. We will advise you of your rights, evaluate your case, and plan an effective defense strategy. We are experienced in all aspects of criminal defense. We will help you with both the criminal and civil aspects of your case.