DUI Defense

Seasoned South Carolina DUI defense attorneys

The penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina are severe. Even a first offense can result in jail time, the suspension of your driver’s license, can never be expunged from your record and will require additional insurance.  A criminal conviction can also have lasting implications for your life and your family. If you or a family member has been arrested for DUI, you should take the charges very seriously.

At Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton, PA, our lawyers have experience defending clients accused of DUI or driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (DUAC) in South Carolina. We will thoroughly examine the charges against you, including investigating the following:

• The legality of the stop
• Whether a field sobriety test was properly administered
• Whether the breathalyzer machine was properly maintained and calibrated
• Whether blood or urine tests are accurate and reliable

Our attorneys know how to negotiate with prosecutors and law enforcement. We have been successful in getting erroneous charges dismissed, negotiating for a lessor or reduced charge or avoiding jail through community service or monetary penalty.

We also assist clients with related matters, such as the following:

• Fighting vehicle forfeitures
• Having driving privileges reinstated
• Fighting license revocations
• Restoring driver’s licenses, including referral to the required Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP)

South Carolina DUI law is very specific and has many collateral consequences you may not fully consider. Our lawyers ensure clients understand the system and the consequences of the options available if you are facing DUI charges.  We do everything we can to avoid you having this charge on your permanent record. We represent clients accused of DUI and DUAC in the following locations:

Contact us if you have been accused of DUI in South Carolina.

The firm’s offices are located adjacent to the Old Exchange Building in Charleston’s Waterfront Park.  Call us at 843-937-8000 or contact us online. We are eager to help you resolve the charges against you.