Oct 21, 2026 | Alcohol Laws in SC, Criminal Defense, DUI, DUI Accidents
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 2026 THE SHORT ANSWERPrior DUI convictions can increase penalties for a new DUI offense in South Carolina. The sentence depends on the number and timing of previous convictions and...
Aug 2, 2026 | Alcohol Laws in SC, Boating Under the Influence BUI, CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, DUI, DUI Accidents, Gun Laws, Juvenile Criminal Defense, Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct, Self Defense Law in SC
Written by Coastal Law, LLCLegally reviewed by Mike Wells, Attorney at LawLast reviewed: September 30, 2026South Carolina law An arrest can be confusing and stressful, especially if you have never dealt with the criminal court system. You may not know when you...
Aug 26, 2025 | Alcohol Laws in SC, DUI, DUI Accidents, Legislation
If you’ve been following DUI laws in South Carolina over the past few years, you know they’ve been getting tougher. One of the biggest changes came with the expansion of the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Program, and in 2025, it’s more important than ever to...
Oct 27, 2022 | Alcohol Laws in SC, DUI
Most people probably think of DUI as one offense that applies when someone is drinking and driving – if the police think someone was driving a car while they were intoxicated, they will charge the person with driving under the influence (DUI). Did you know that there...
Aug 1, 2022 | Alcohol Laws in SC, Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, DUI
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 1, 2022 Is Coastal Carolina University a safe learning environment for students who are leaving home for the first time and attending college while living in dorms or off-campus...
Jul 13, 2022 | Alcohol Laws in SC
Minor in possession of alcohol is one of the most common charges picked up by young adults in Myrtle Beach and Conway, SC, whether they are locals, here on vacation, celebrating spring break, or enrolled in school at Coastal Carolina University. It’s a misdemeanor...
