DUI Attorney

The State of South Carolina has strict punishments for those convicted of driving under the influence. With blood alcohol levels above .08 your license can be suspended for up to 60 days prior to conviction, so it's important to act quickly to find an experienced attorney to represent you. Fines can range from $400 - $6,300, your license will be suspended, and your insurance rates will go up. South Carolina allows DUI cases to be tried before a jury, and even first offenses can result in a misdemeanor charge that will remain on your record forever. The penalties go up for each following offense, and a fourth or higher offense is considered a felony DUI and carries a minimum sentence of one year in prison, with a maximum of five years.

In the State of South Carolina, to be convicted of driving under the influence, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person's mental and physical faculties are materially and appreciably impaired due to the ingestion of alcohol that the person cannot operate a vehicle safely on the roads. The attorneys at Harmon & Felts, P.A., are experienced in trying DUI cases and have the resources to provide you with a strong defense.