Spartanburg SC DUI Lawyer

The state of South Carolina aggressively seeks to punish those suspected of driving under the influence. South Carolina DUI law even allows a law enforcement officer to arrest a motorist who has a blood alcohol content under the legal limit. The resulting charges could lead to loss of driver's license, fines and even jail.

Occasionally people make mistakes, other times they have engaged in responsible social drinking and are charged with SC DUI based on only a suspicion of impairment rather than actual evidence. While drunk driving is never condoned, an arrest does not mean you are guilty.

Following an arrest for DUI in Spartanburg County, it is important to seek qualified legal guidance from an experienced South Carolina DUI defense attorney.

Spartanburg SC DUI Lawyer Ryan Beasley offers complete drunk driving defense. He will challenge the state's case against you and use his knowledge of DUI laws and the DUI legal system to get you the best possible result for your case.

Spartanburg County SC DUI Attorney Ryan Beasley will review the details of your DUI arrest and outline both his fees and your legal options. To schedule a meeting, call (864) 679-7777 or fill out the in-line request form to the left. There is no cost of obligation for the first meeting. Time is very critical in DUI defense. If you want to see if your license can be saved and want the best result, contact Lawyer Ryan Beasley now.

Two cases will be filed against you if you are arrested for driving under the influence in Spartanburg County. One is a criminal case and the other is a civil case filed by the Department of Motor Vehicles that seeks to suspend your driver's license. The DMV will initiate action against your license if you registered a blood alcohol content at or above the legal limit, or if you refused to submit to a breath or blood test.

Only the DMV can decide whether your license will be suspended and when it will be returned. Its decision is separate from the court proceedings, and you could actually win your criminal case and still lose your license.

You have the right to request an Administrative Hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles and try to stop the suspension of your license. You must, however, submit a petition for a hearing within 30 days of your arrest. Failure to do so will result in the automatic suspension of your license.

Spartanburg DUI Attorney Ryan Beasley can help with all aspects of your DUI, including petitioning the DMV on your behalf and defending you at a license hearing. The process is difficult and complex, and having experienced legal representation could mean keeping your driving privileges.

The criminal penalties associated with driving under the influence in South Carolina can include significant fines, community service, jail and mandatory enrollment in a substance abuse program. It is likely that your auto insurance policy will be cancelled or you will be required to get expensive, high-risk coverage.

The sanctions for DUI are influenced by blood alcohol content at the time of arrest. The higher the BAC; the more severe the penalties. Having any prior SC DUI violations or causing an accident with injury, can also lead to the prosecution seeking enhanced penalties.

A conviction for drunk driving in South Carolina would mean having a criminal arrest record. That could result in the loss of your existing job, difficulties finding future employment and restrictions on opening a credit account or even renting a car.

The long-term consequences of a DUI in South Carolina should be incentive to seek professional legal help. Protect your future, and contact Spartanburg DUI Lawyer Ryan Beasley for immediate help.

There is a second drunk driving related offense in South Carolina called driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration, or DUAC. For the prosecution to seek a conviction for South Carolina DUAC, the motorist must have submitted to a breath or blood test and there is evidence of BAC at or above the legal limit of .08%.

Without such evidence, charges of driving under the influence are usually filed. A DUI can be prosecuted on just the testimony of a law enforcement officer.

Spartanburg County, SC DUI Lawyer Ryan L. Beasley is a native South Carolinian. He graduated from Wofford College and received a juris doctorate from the University of South Carolina.

Attorney Beasley is a former Assistant Solicitor/Law Clerk for 13th Circuit Solicitor's Office and former Law Clerk to the Honorable John C. Few, Circuit Court Judge. He is a member of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the South Carolina Association of Justice, and is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Acting quickly is very important. In addition to a limited amount of time to try and save your driver's license, you should have legal counsel before your first court appearance. The sooner you hire an attorney, the more time to build an effective defense.

To learn more about your rights and your case, request a free consultation with Spartanburg, South Carolina DUI Attorney Ryan Beasley by filling out the form to the left or calling (864) 679-7777.