Colleton County South Carolina DWI Lawyer

There are two different offenses for drunk driving in South Carolina. A DUI is charged if a law enforcement officer feels you were impaired, even if your blood alcohol content was below the legal limit of .08%. If you took a breath or blood test and registered a BAC of .08% or higher, you will be charged with Driving with an Unlawful Alcohol Content or DUAC.

A drunk driving charge can also be referred to as Driving While Intoxicated or DWI.

Fighting a DUI/DUAC/DWI can be difficult and confusing. Fortunately you do not have to do it alone. Hiring a qualified and experienced South Carolina DUI attorney will ensure that your rights are protected and you get the best result from your case.

Colleton County DWI Lawyer Matthews Law Firm has experience with South Carolina DUI/DWI laws, knowledge of the DWI court system and an understanding of chemical and biological processes to build a thorough defense. That combination of skills and experience could mean the difference between being found guilty and having your case dismissed.

The Matthews Law Firm will aggressively defend you by challenging evidence, analyzing breath and blood testing equipment maintenance records for problems, reviewing the police arrest report for errors in policy or procedure, questioning the reason for the initial traffic stop and filing court motions on your behalf. The Matthews Law Firm will make the prosecution prove every point of its case beyond doubt. If they are unable to do so, there is a chance your case can be reduced or even dismissed.

Colleton County, South Carolina DWI Lawyer Matthews Law Firm offers a free initial consultation. You will learn about legal options for your specific case and more about the law firm.

There is no obligation and time is very important if you want to keep your driver's license, so contact the Matthews Law Firm now by calling (843) 549-6028 or filling out the form to the left.

If you have been arrested for DUI in Colleton County, there are many ways you can lose your driver's license. The Department of Motor Vehicles will seek to suspend your license if you refused to submit to a breath or blood test, took a test and registered a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher, or if the officer charged you with impairment. The suspension is part of a civil case that is entirely separate from the criminal case.

You do have the ability to fight the suspension by requesting a hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles. This is a complex hearing with evidence being presented against you, and the chances of keeping your license are better with legal counsel. More importantly, you must request a hearing within 10 days of your arrest or you will lose your license.

The state is very strict about the ten day deadline, so contact Walterboro DWI Lawyer Matthews Law Firm for immediate help with your license.

The penalties for even a first offense South Carolina DWI can include jail, fines and fees, loss of driver's license and community service. A conviction for drunk driving will mean a loss of auto insurance or significantly higher premiums for at least three years. It will also mean having a criminal arrest record, which could impact your ability to find or keep a job and keep you from opening a credit account.

Protect your future by contacting Colleton County, South Carolina DWI Attorney Matthews Law Firm.

Colleton County DWI Lawyer Matthews Law Firm practices criminal law with a focus on South Carolina drunk driving defense. The law firm knows a DWI can be stressful, and it offers a combination of courtroom skills, legal experience and personal service to help you through these difficult times.

During a free initial review of your case, they will listen to your needs, ask about your goals and then outline legal options for your specific case.

If you want to fight your arrest and get the best result from your case, contact Walterboro DWI Attorney Matthews Law Firm now by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (843) 549-6028. Your inquiry is free and confidential.