South Carolina uses a tiered system of penalties for a first DUI offense. An important factor is whether there is a blood or breath alcohol result and what that result shows.
The video explains that higher alcohol results can mean higher potential penalties. It discusses a range beginning with a 48-hour minimum at the lower end and greater exposure in higher tiers, including the tier for a result of 0.16 or above.
The applicable DUI penalties should be evaluated using the specific charge, test evidence, and circumstances of the case.
