What Happens When You Refuse the Breathalyzer in SC?
Can you refuse the breathalyzer in SC? Driving down the road, on your way home on a Friday night, you see blue lights in the mirror. You stop, thinking you are about to get a speeding ticket, but the officer immediately says, “How much have you had to drink...
How Long Do You Lose Your License for a DUI in SC?
How long do you lose your license for a DUI in SC? The answer depends on the type of DUI conviction, how many prior DUI convictions you have had, your Datamaster (breathalyzer) result, and whether the suspension is for a DUI conviction or an implied consent...
DUI – Can You Refuse a Blood Test?
You may already know that, when you are being arrested for a DUI in SC, you can (and usually should) refuse the breathalyzer test. But what about a blood test? Can you refuse a blood test in SC? In Sanders v. SCDMV, the SC Supreme Court upheld an implied consent...
Do Police Need a Warrant to Draw Blood in a DUI Case?
Do police need to get a warrant before they draw blood in a DUI case? What if police ask for consent for a blood test and you say no? Can they hold you down and forcibly puncture your arm with a needle to take your blood? Over 50 years ago, the US Supreme Court said...