DUI Penalties in South Carolina
DUI 1st Penalties
The penalties for a DUI 1st can be harsh. At a minimum the penalty for a DUI 1st offense conviction results in a 6 month license suspension, fines, enrollment in the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP), SR-22 car insurance for 3 years, potential jail for up to 30 days, and a criminal conviction on your record for life as DUI convictions do not qualify for expungement in South Carolina.
| Refusal | 0.10% less than 0.16% | Above 0.15% |
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Penalty $400 fine or Jail 48 hours to 30 days In-lieu of 48 hrs. jail can do 48 hrs community service |
Penalty $500 fine or Jail = 72 hrs. to 30 daysIn-lieu of 72 hrs. jail can do 72 hrs community service |
Penalty $1,000 fine or Jail = 30 to 90 days In lieu of 30 days jail can do 30 days community service |
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License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can only be cleared by enrolling in ignition Interlock (6 months) & ADSAP. Cannot wait out suspension, must get IID. |
License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can only be cleared by enrolling in ignition Interlock (6 months) & ADSAP. Cannot wait out suspension, must get IID. |
License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can only be cleared by enrolling in ignition Interlock (6 months) & ADSAP. Cannot wait out suspension, must get IID. |
| SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. | SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. | SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. |
DUI 2nd Penalties
A conviction for DUI 2nd will at a minimum result in a jail sentence of 5 days up to 1 year and a fine between $2,100 to $5,100 and your drivers license will be suspended.
Before being re-issued a drivers license you will have to enroll in the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP), and carry SR-22 insurance for 3 years.
| DUI 2nd Refusal less than 0.10% | DUI 2nd 0.10% less than 0.16% | DUI 2nd Above 0.15% |
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Penalty $2,100-$5,100 fine and Jail = 5 days to 1 yr. |
Penalty $2,500-$5,500 fine and Jail = 30 days to 2 yrs. |
Penalty $3,500 - $6,500 fine and Jail = 90 days to 3 yrs. |
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License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can only be cleared by enrolling in ADSAP & installing ignition interlock (2 yrs) |
License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can only be cleared by enrolling in ADSAP & installing ignition interlock (2 yrs) |
License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can only be cleared by enrolling in ADSAP, & installing ignition interlock (2 yrs) |
| SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. | SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. | SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. |
DUI 3rd Penalties
A DUI 3rd conviction results in a minimum jail sentence of 60 days, fines, license suspension, ignition interlock device placed on your vehicle and before being re-issued a drivers license you will have to enroll in the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP), and carry SR-22 insurance for 3 years.
| Refusal up to 0.09% | 0.10% to 0.15% | Above 0.15% |
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Penalty $3,800-$6,300 fine and Jail = 60 days to 3 yrs. |
Penalty $5,000-$7,500 fine and Jail = 90 days to 4 yrs. |
Penalty $7,500-$10,000 fine and Jail = 6 months to 5 yrs. |
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License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can only be cleared by enrolling in ADSAP & installing ignition interlock (3 yrs) |
License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can only be cleared by enrolling in ADSAP & installing ignition interlock (3 yrs) |
License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can only be cleared by enrolling in ADSAP & installing ignition interlock (3 yrs) |
| SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. | SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. | SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. |
DUI 4th Penalties
A DUI 4th is a felony with mandatory minimum prison sentences attached.
| Refusal up to 0.09% | 0.10% to 0.15% | Above 0.15% |
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Penalty Jail = 1 to 5 yrs. |
Penalty Jail = 2 to 6 yrs. |
Penalty Jail = 3 to 7 yrs. |
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License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can be cleared by enrolling in ADSAP & Ignition interlock (life). Can ask PPP to lift IID req't after 5 yrs. |
License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can be cleared by enrolling in ADSAP & Ignition interlock (life). Can ask PPP to lift IID req't after 5 yrs. |
License suspension Indefinite suspension. Suspension can be cleared by enrolling in ADSAP & Ignition interlock (life). Can ask PPP to lift IID req't after 5 yrs. |
| SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. | SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. | SR-22 insurance 3 yrs. |
DUI Attorney, Mt. Pleasant SC
The Dale Savage Law Firm handles all levels of DUI charges throughout South Carolina. If you need help in your DUI case call today, the consultation is free, (843) 530-7813.