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TRAVIS NEWTON LAW FIRM I DUI LAWYER I DUI ATTORNEY I ANDERSON, SC
TRAVIS NEWTON LAW FIRM I DUI LAWYER I DUI ATTORNEY I ANDERSON, SC
TRAVIS NEWTON LAW FIRM I DUI LAWYER I DUI ATTORNEY I ANDERSON, SC
A South Carolina conviction for driving under the influence has severe penalties from both the State of South Carolina and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. An arrest for driving under the influence can leave the accused motorist confused and anxious. Motorists charged with driving under the influence in Anderson often have no criminal history and therefore have no experience navigating the complex criminal justice system. A DUI Defense Attorney can be beneficial in defending the interests and protecting the rights of the accused motorist. If driving privileges are suspended for refusing to provide a breath or urine sample for chemical testing there are important deadlines that can impact eligibility for a Temporary Alcohol License. Don't wait to contact a DUI Lawyer after an arrest for driving under the influence in Anderson, SC.
There are criminal and civil consequences for a conviction of driving under the influence from the State of South Carolina and the South Department of Motor Vehicles. If a motorist refuses to submit breath, blood, or urine for chemical testing during an arrest for driving under the influence the arresting police officer will issue an immediate notice of suspension on behalf of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. A notice of suspension will also be immediately issued if an Anderson motorist submits a breath or blood sample for chemical testing and registers an alcohol concentration of .15 or higher (implied consent violation).
The venue for challenging a sudden suspension of driving privileges for an implied consent violation is the South Carolina Administrative Law Court and the challenge must be filed within 30 days of the arrest for driving under the influence. There are no exceptions to the 30-day filing deadline. The short-term impact of challenging an implied consent violation is eligibility for a temporary alcohol license. The temporary alcohol license restores noncommercial driving privileges on a temporary basis pausing the suspension pending the findings of the administrative law court. A South Carolina temporary alcohol license is not route restricted and is available shortly after the contested case hearing is scheduled by the Administrative Law Court. Contested case hearings are held in designated regional locations so the implied consent challenge could be held in a different location or even a different county than the underlying DUI charge.
DUI Lawyer Travis Newton files legal motions that compel state prosecutors to disclose all discoverable evidence to the defense including search warrants, forensic lab reports, video recordings, chemical test results, witness statements, and all other items of material and exculpatory evidence. Prosecutors are also required to disclose evidence favorable to the defense including information that could potentially impeach the testimony of unfavorable witnesses. The discovery process allows criminal defense attorneys an opportunity to investigate and analyze material and exculpatory evidence on behalf of the client.
DUI Defense Attorney Travis Newton can provide answers to the proceeding your questions and review the facts of your case. Travis Newton defends clients charged with driving under the influence in Anderson Summary and General Sessions Courts including the Anderson Municipal Court, Belton Municipal Court, Anderson Magistrate Court, and the Anderson County Court of General Sessions. There are important filing deadlines to challenge a suspension resulting from an implied consent violation so do not wait to contact a DUI Defense Attorney.
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