How much time you spend in jail if you’re convicted of a DUI in SC will depend on different factors. So here are a few of them:

• The facts of your case

How much time you spend in jail if you’re convicted of a DUI in SC will depend on different factors. So here are a few of them:

• The facts of your case

• Was anyone was injured or killed (other than the person convicted of DUI)? This could mean passengers in your vehicle, another vehicle, pedestrian, etc.

• Do you have any other pending charges?

• Are you currently on probation?

• How much time did you spend in jail after your DUI arrest? The Judge may consider credit for time served

• Your prior criminal record

• Your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) level. This could be from a breath sample or a blood sample)

• Whether you “refused to blow” (into the breathalyzer)

Let’s take a look specifically at BAC levels as they relate to jail time (DUI’s involving death or serious injury may be subject to a different analysis):

	Zero BAC level (“refused to blow”)	BAC was .08 to .10	BAC was .10 to .15	BAC was .16 or more
DUI 1st	Minimum of 2 days but no more than 30 days *	Minimum of 2 days but no more than 30 days *	Minimum of 3 days but no more than 30 days *	Minimum of 30 days but no more than 90 days *
DUI 2nd	Minimum of 5 days but no more than 1 year	Minimum of 5 days but no more than 1 year	Minimum of 30 days but no more than 2 years	Minimum of 90 days but no more than 3 years
DUI 3rd	Minimum of 60 days but no more than 3 years	Minimum of 60 days but no more than 3 years	Minimum of 90 days but no more than 4 years	Minimum of 6 months but no more than 5 years
DUI 4th	Minimum of 1 year but no more than 5 years	Minimum of 1 year but no more than 5 years	Minimum of 2 years but no more than 6 years	Minimum of 3 years but no more than 7 years

*You may be able to do public service employment in lieu of this jail sentence

Have you been charged with a DUI in Charleston, SC or surrounding areas? Would you like to talk about your options?

Dial 843-607-9800 or use this form to contact me.

• Was anyone was injured or killed (other than the person convicted of DUI)? This could mean passengers in your vehicle, another vehicle, pedestrian, etc.

• Do you have any other pending charges?

• Are you currently on probation?

• How much time did you spend in jail after your DUI arrest? The Judge may consider credit for time served

• Your prior criminal record

• Your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) level. This could be from a breath sample or a blood sample)

• Whether you “refused to blow” (into the breathalyzer)

Let’s take a look specifically at BAC levels as they relate to jail time (DUI’s involving death or serious injury may be subject to a different analysis):

*You may be able to do public service employment in lieu of this jail sentence

Have you been charged with a DUI in Charleston, SC or surrounding areas? Would you like to talk about your options?

Dial 843-607-9800 or use this form to contact me.