South Carolina Repeat/DUI Defense Lawyers
A first DUI offense is often seen as a mistake. A third DUI offense is seen as a habit in the eyes of the court. With subsequent DUI offenses, the South Carolina courts take a more severe stance, including enhanced penalties.
If you've been charged with driving under the influence again, you are facing not only huge fines, but also substantial jail time and a long-term license suspension. And the consequences do not always stop there, but can also affect your ability to find a job or secure housing. Repeating a simple mistake can have severe consequences.
Penalties for Repeat DUI Convictions
At the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, our Lexington repeat DUI lawyers understand how serious the consequences can be. If you are found guilty of a second DUI offense and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level is:
- Under .10, you are facing a $2,100 to $5,000 fine and five days to one year in jail
- Between .10 and .16, you are facing a $2,500 to $5,500 fine and 30 days to two years in jail
- Over .16, you are facing a $3,500 to $6,500 fine and 90 days to three years in jail
If you are found guilty of a third DUI offense and your BAC level is:
- Under .10, you could be fined $3,800 to $6,300 and receive 60 days to three years in jail
- Between .10 and .16, you could be fined $5,000 to $7,500 and receive 90 days to four years in jail
- Over .16, you could be fined $7,500 to $10,000 and receive six months to five years in jail
In addition to these enhanced penalties and fines, the administrative penalties increase, with additional fees, longer driver's license suspension times, required alcohol counseling, additional mandatory insurance coverage (SR-22) and possibly even the installation of an interlock ignition device.
Contact a Habitual DUI Lawyer
With serious consequences on the line, it is even more important to challenge the charges against you. From the initial stop to the breath test itself, the DUI defense attorneys in our Lexington office know how to defend against subsequent DUI charges. To learn more about how we can help defend against your DUI offense, contact us online or call 866-645-8743. We represent clients throughout the state, including people from Saluda, Laurens and Spartanburg.
Our attorneys can also defend against felony DUI charges.
