BUI charges move quickly after arrest. The implied consent suspension deadline is 30 days, and the earlier we can review the facts of your case, the more defense options remain available. We offer a free case evaluation for clients facing BUI charges in Charleston and the surrounding area, including Mount Pleasant.
Our attorneys can walk you through the charges, the potential penalties, and what a defense could look like for your specific situation. Competitive pricing and financing options are available so cost isn’t a reason to wait.
Call Seibert Law Firm today at (843) 428-6360 or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation.
Possible Outcomes in a South Carolina BUI Case
No two BUI cases resolve the same way. The quality of the arresting officer’s evidence, the Afloat Test Battery results, the breath test reading, and the circumstances of the stop all shape which outcomes are realistically available. Our approach involves strategic planning aimed at pursuing the best available resolution given the specific facts of your case.
Possible resolutions include:
Outright dismissal: All charges dropped; no criminal record for the incident and a potential path to expungement
Conditional dismissal: Charges dismissed upon completion of an alcohol education or boating safety program
Plea to negligent operation: Typically no jail time, a nominal fine, and completion of a DNR boating safety class; may create a path to expungement of the BUI arrest
Plea to reckless boating: Different consequences for record and boating privileges than a BUI conviction
Trial: Contesting the charges and requiring the prosecution to prove impairment beyond a reasonable doubt
A BUI conviction carries mandatory minimums the court can’t suspend. The difference between a conviction and a reduced plea is significant. Understanding what’s realistically possible in your case starts with a conversation.
