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Are Drug Recognition Experts Used in South Carolina DUI Cases?

Are Drug Recognition Experts Used in South Carolina DUI Cases?

Answer

South Carolina has officers trained in the drug recognition expert curriculum. In the attorney’s experience described in this video, however, use of the full DRE investigation protocol in suspected DUI drugs cases is rare.

Some South Carolina officers have completed the drug recognition expert, or DRE, training curriculum. Qualified officers can conduct the DRE investigation protocol.

Training and qualification do not mean that protocol is routinely used in every suspected DUI drugs investigation. In the experience described in this video, DRE involvement in South Carolina cases is rare.