If you've been charged with a DUI, Barboza Law is here to defend your rights. We will do everything we can to get you back on the road and your driving privileges reinstated.
If you’re facing DUI charges in Lancaster, you need a skilled and experienced attorney on your side. Attorney, Sabreena Barboza, has a proven track record of success defending clients against DUI charges. Our team will work tirelessly to protect your rights and fight for the best possible outcome for your case.
License Suspension: A DUI conviction typically results in the suspension of driving privileges. The duration varies depending on the number of offenses and other factors.
Fines and Court Costs: Convicted individuals may face hefty fines that can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, alongside additional court fees.
Jail Time: Depending on the circumstances and the number of prior offenses, individuals may be sentenced to jail time, with repeat offenders facing harsher penalties.
Mandatory Alcohol Education Programs: Offenders may be required to attend educational programs focused on the dangers of impaired driving, which can be both time-consuming and costly.
Increased Insurance Premiums: A DUI conviction can lead to significantly higher auto insurance rates (SR-22), as insurers view DUI offenders as high-risk clients.
Being charged with a DUI can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. Barboza Law will advocate for your rights every step of the way and work to protect your driving privileges.
In South Carolina, a DUI can escalate to a felony under certain conditions, including a fourth offense, or when the intoxicated driver causes serious injury or death. If a driver causes major injury while under the influence, they face a mandatory fine ranging from $5,100 to $10,100 and imprisonment for a period of 30 days to 15 years.
In cases where the driver causes a fatality, the fines increase significantly, ranging from $10,100 to $25,100, with prison sentences extending from 1 to 25 years. This legislation applies not only to accidents involving other vehicles or pedestrians but also to single-vehicle incidents where a passenger is injured.
Challenging the Traffic Stop
A DUI defense attorney may argue that the police officer did not have reasonable suspicion to initiate the traffic stop. If the stop was unlawful, any evidence obtained afterward may be inadmissible in court.
Field Sobriety Test Reliability
Field sobriety tests (FSTs) can be subjective and influenced by various factors, such as weather conditions or the driver's physical state. A defense can challenge the validity of these tests, arguing that they do not accurately reflect impairment .
Breathalyzer and Blood Test Issues
Defense attorneys can scrutinize the procedures used for administering breathalyzer tests or blood tests. If proper protocols were not followed, the results may be deemed unreliable.
Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for your case, whether that means negotiating a plea deal or taking your case to trial.
Barboza Law has extensive experience handling DUI cases in Lancaster and counties all over South Carolina. Our team knows South Carolina DUI laws and procedures, and we will use our knowledge to your advantage. Call Barboza Law today at (803) 973-6003 - no one will work harder for you.
