South Carolina DUI’ Law, Lawyers, Penalty and Fines
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A DUI charge is a serious matter. Whether it’s your first offense or your third offense, you need information and help and you need them fast. Here is your one-stop source for South Carolina DUI lawyers, South Carolina DUI laws, and what a South Carolina DUI attorney can do for you.
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South Carolina DUI Convictions:
First Offense:
Jail: A minimum of 48 hours in jail, up to 90 days.
Fine: Range from $400 to $1,000.
License Revocation: 6 months.
Second Offense:
Jail: A minimum of 5 days in jail, up to 1 year.
Fine: $2,100 to $6,500.
License Revocation: 1 year.
Third Offense:
Jail: A minimum of 60 days in jail, up to 5 years.
Fine: Range from $3,500 to $10,000.
License Revocation: 2 years.
South Carolina BAC Per Se: 0.08%
High BAC: 0.15%
BAC Zero Tolerance: 0.02%
Commercial Driver BAC While Operating a Commercial Vehicle: 0.04%
South Carolina Implied Consent Law/Test Refusal Consequences: Yes. If you refuse an alcohol test, your license will be immediately suspended for 90 days.
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