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South Carolina DUI License Suspension Issues
South Carolina, like all other 50 states, has an Implied Consent Law. Implied consent requires that all drivers consent to any chemical testing if requested by a police officer who has a reasonable belief that the driver of the motor vehicle is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
There are civil consequences associated with a driver’s license if they are arrested for a DUI. A driver’s license will be suspended as a result of this arrest. However, the driver can challenge the suspension by filing a request for a hearing within 30 days of the arrest.
The reason for the hearing is to determine if the driver was legally arrested, was informed the rights and consequences of refusing the test, the testing procedures were correct and whether there was an actual refusal. If the driver’s license will be suspended, the suspensions are as follows:
- 1st Offense- 90 days for refusal and 1 prior license suspension within the last 10 years, and 1 month if the driver took the test and had a blood alcohol level of at least .15;
- 2nd Offense-6 months for a refusal and 1 prior license suspension within the last 10 years, and 2 months if the driver took the test and had a blood alcohol level of at least .15;
- 3rd Offense-12 months for a refusal and 2 prior license suspensions within the last 10 years, and 3 months if the driver took the test and had a blood alcohol level of at least .15;
It is imperative to retain a local dui attorney to represent you at this hearing. Your failure to retain an attorney will severely impact your rights.
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