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South Carolina’s All-Offender Interlock Law: Why Even a First DUI Now Means an Ignition Interlock — and What It Costs

South Carolina’s All-Offender Interlock Law: Why Even a First DUI Now Means an Ignition Interlock — and What It Costs

by Rad Deaton | Jul 15, 2026 | DUI Defense

South Carolina’s All-Offender Interlock Law: Why Even a First DUI Now Means an Ignition Interlock — and What It Costs DUI Defense — North Charleston, SC Do you need an ignition interlock for a first DUI in SC? As of May 19, 2024, yes. Under Act 55 of 2023...
Fourth of July DUI Enforcement in South Carolina: Your Rights at a Checkpoint and After an Arrest

Fourth of July DUI Enforcement in South Carolina: Your Rights at a Checkpoint and After an Arrest

by Rad Deaton | Jun 23, 2026 | DUI Defense

Fourth of July DUI Enforcement in South Carolina: Your Rights at a Checkpoint and After an Arrest South Carolina DUI checkpoints are lawful only when they are overseen by a qualified uniformed law enforcement officer, when uniformed officers stop vehicles based on a...
North Charleston Underage DUI Laws 2026: Zero Tolerance Penalties and Long-Term Impact

North Charleston Underage DUI Laws 2026: Zero Tolerance Penalties and Long-Term Impact

by Deaton Law Firm | Mar 17, 2026 | DUI Defense

Under South Carolina law, drivers under the age of 21 can receive a DUI if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.02 percent or above. While the only immediate consequence of a “zero tolerance” DUI in North Charleston is a driver’s license suspension, underage...
2025 Year in Review: What You Need to Know if You Are Facing a DUI in North Charleston, SC

2025 Year in Review: What You Need to Know if You Are Facing a DUI in North Charleston, SC

by Deaton Law Firm | Dec 1, 2025 | DUI Attorney, DUI Defense

If you are facing a DUI in North Charleston, there is a lot you need to know. You have a lot at stake—and, while you have options available, you need to be very careful to ensure that you do not put your future at risk unnecessarily. As we do every year, we published...
Can I Be Fired Because of a DUI in South Carolina?

Can I Be Fired Because of a DUI in South Carolina?

by Deaton Law Firm | Oct 27, 2025 | DUI Defense

A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina can have several serious consequences. Not only can a DUI conviction lead to fines, jail time, and other penalties, but it can also put your job (or even your career) at risk. If you lose your job...
7 Facts About Losing Your Driver’s License for a DUI in South Carolina

7 Facts About Losing Your Driver’s License for a DUI in South Carolina

by Deaton Law Firm | Jul 1, 2025 | DUI Defense

7 Facts About Losing Your Driver’s License for a DUI in South Carolina If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, losing your driver’s license is a very real concern. In fact, in some cases, individuals who are arrested for DUI...
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