Under South Carolina law you can lose your driver's license for a variety of reasons. These may include:

Being Convicted of a Drug Crime
Non-Payment of Traffic Tickets
Certain Criminal Convictions
DUI Conviction
Loss of License Points
Non-Payment of Child Support

If you are caught driving with a suspended license you will be charged under South Carolina Driving Under Suspension (DUS) law. If convicted you will face a high fine, possible mandatory jail time and a guaranteed extension of your original suspension.

Under South Carolina's Habitual Offender law those who have been convicted of 3 violations of the DUS, DUI or a serious traffic violation will permanently lose their license. Once this occurs if you are caught driving again you may face up to five years imprisonment in the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

At the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, we work with clients who have lost their driver's license and who have been subsequently charged with DUS or a felony level habitual offender violation. Obtaining a serious legal defense is critical to preventing a criminal record, restoring your license and staying out of jail.