Colleton County, SC DUI Lawyer

There are two ways you may be charged with driving under the influence in Walterboro or Colleton County, South Carolina. While the legal threshold for intoxication is having a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher, a law enforcement officer can charge you with DUI in South Carolina with a lower BAC simply because impairment is suspected. If you submitted to a breath or blood test and registered a BAC of .08% or higher, you can be charged with Driving with an Unlawful Alcohol Content or DUAC.

The laws are very complex when it comes to an arrest for driving under the influence in Colleton County, and the penalties for any drinking and driving offense can be severe and have long-term consequences. However difficult and confusing things may seem, you still have rights and an experienced Walterboro, South Carolina DUI attorney can make a difference in the outcome of your drunk driving case.

Matthews Law Firm, Colleton County DUI Lawyers, will aggressively defend you and protect your rights on your drunk driving case. The lawyers will challenge evidence, analyze breath and blood testing equipment maintenance records for problems, question the reason for the traffic stop, review the DUI/DUAC arrest report for errors in police policy or procedure and file court motions on your behalf. The goal is to make the prosecution and police prove every point of their drunk driving case beyond doubt. If they cannot, there is a chance your case can be reduced to a traffic ticket or even dismissed.

To learn more about how the Colleton County, South Carolina DUI Attorneys at Matthews Law Firm can help you, call (843) 549-6028 or fill out the form to the left.

The initial review of your DUI/DUAC is free and there is no obligation. Time is important, so if you want to save your license and get the best result, call now.

There are many ways your driver's license can be suspended during an arrest for DUI in Colleton County. South Carolina is an implied consent state, which means when you were issued a driver's license you agreed to submit to a breath or blood test if asked by the police. If you refuse, there is an automatic suspension of your license. If you took a breath or blood test and registered a BAC of .08% or higher, you will be charged with DUAC and have your license suspended. If your BAC was under the legal limit the officer may still charge you with a drinking and driving offense and your license will be suspended.

In each case you have the right to request a hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles and fight the suspension. You must request such a hearing though within 10 days of the date of your arrest. Failure to do so might mean not have your license returned until the criminal case is resolved and all the sentencing penalties are completed.

A Walterboro DUI Lawyer can help you with your license. Having legal guidance can improve the chances of keeping your license, and because time is so important, call now and ask Matthews Law Firm to schedule a DMV hearing and represent you.

Even a first offense for South Carolina DUI can lead to jail time, fines and fees, loss of license and community service. Your auto insurance policy will be canceled and you will have to buy an expensive SR-22 policy for at least three years. A conviction for drunk driving will result in a criminal arrest record, which could impact your ability to find or keep a job. It could also keep you from opening a line of credit to buy a car or getting a credit card.

Protect your future and hire a Colleton County, South Carolina DUI Attorney.

The Colleton County DUI Lawyers at Matthews Law Firm practice criminal law with a focus on South Carolina drunk driving defense. The firm offers a free review your specific DUI case, and they will listen to your needs and ask about your goals before outlining your legal options. The Matthews Law Firm understands the South Carolina DUI laws well, and has the experience to get results in the courtroom. The legal fees are competitive and Matthews Law Firm provides a combination of excellent legal skills and personal service.

If you want to fight and win your case, contact a Walterboro DUI Attorney at the Matthews Law Firm now by calling (843) 549-6028 or filling out the consultation request form to the left. Your inquiry is free and confidential.