Marlboro County Lawyer for Drinking and Driving
An arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina does not need to result in a conviction, because the act of drinking and driving does not automatically make you guilty. First, the state must prove that you were actually driving. Being parked by the side of the road, having a friend drive or simply getting into your car does not constitute driving. Second, the state needs to demonstrate that you were actually impaired. If the prosecution cannot meet these two requirements for proving DUI, you should not be convicted. An experienced DUI defense lawyer can help you navigate the legal system and steer you toward a favorable result.
Call Us to Learn About Your Rights
The main office for Blake Law Firm, PA, is in Bennettsville and we also have a satellite office is Florence, South Carolina. We defend clients against DUI and DUAC (driving with unlawful alcohol concentration) charges. We handle all aspects of a DUI case, from administrative driver's license suspension hearings after your arrest through trial. We especially invite people visiting this area of South Carolina from other states to call us to learn how we can help them after a DUI. We charge a flat fee for DUI cases, whatever unexpected legal issues arise.
The Importance of Strong Advocacy if This Is Your First Offense
It is particularly important to have an experienced defense attorney when facing your first DUI charge, because if you are convicted the first time, you will face much harsher penalties for subsequent DUI convictions. Our attorney will investigate your case carefully to uncover any flaws and weaknesses in the prosecution's case. For example, was the traffic stop legal? Was the field sobriety test properly administered? Identifying issues such as these can make the difference between being convicted on your first DUI and having the charges dismissed or negotiating a plea on a lesser charge.
Providing the Information You Need
We believe in providing clients and potential clients with as much information as possible about their legal matters. This allows people to make informed decisions about their cases and learn how to protect themselves before they receive a DUI. Many clients are extremely worried about their charges and our attorney makes it a point to address these concerns. Please visit our DUI FAQ page or call our law firm for more information about DUI defense.
To speak with an experienced DUI attorney, call us at 843-306-4785 or 888-640-3897 toll free to schedule your free initial consultation with our Florence and Bennettsville DUI defense lawyer.
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Learn More About DUI. An Arrest Does Not Always Mean a Conviction.
For more information about DUI/DUAC, visit our DUI FAQ page.
For information about the penalties you may face, visit our DUI Consequences page.
For information about out-of-state DUI, visit our Nonresident DUI page.
