South Carolina DUI 2nd Offense
Driving Under the Influence 2nd Offense is a serious charge. But you should know that no case is hopeless - and just because you were arrested does not mean that you will be convicted in Court. There are several defenses that are available - and the State still must comply with all of the technical requirements for a DUI arrest.
The penalties for those convicted of 2nd offense DUI are greatly enhanced from a 1
st offense.
They include:
For blood alcohol levels <0.10
A jail or prison sentence of five days up to one year
A fine of approximately $2,500 to $10,000
For blood alcohol levels of 0.10 through 0.16
A jail or prison sentence of thirty days up to two years
A fine of approximately $2,500 to $11,000
For blood alcohol levels greater than 0.16
A jail or prison sentence of ninety days up to three years
A fine of approximately $2,500 to $13,000
DUI 2nd charges are prosecuted in the Court of General Sessions. In many counties they are referred to Transfer Court. In addition those convicted of 2
nd Offense DUI in South Carolina will also face an additional license suspension, mandatory SR-22 coverage, required alcohol and/or drug counseling as well as a requirement for the installation of an interlock device.
Although the underlying DUI law is the same, 2nd Offense DUI cases are substantially more serious due to the substantial possibility of a jail or prison sentence.
South Carolina DUI Law
Information about DUI 3
rd
Information about Felony DUI
To schedule a consultation to discuss your 2nd Offense DUI case please contact The
Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, directly at (803) 359-3301.