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DUNCAN DUI LAWYER
First Offense DUI in Duncan
A first offense DUI arrest in Duncan usually starts on Highway 29 or Interstate 85, and it opens two cases at once, the criminal charge and a separate license suspension. Duncan has its own police department and municipal court for city traffic matters, and arrests by the Highway Patrol or the Sheriff go to the county magistrate, with General Sessions at the Spartanburg County Courthouse for anything more serious. You have 30 days from the notice of suspension to request a hearing on your license. Brendan M. Delaney Law Firm LLC represents people charged with DUI in Duncan and across western Spartanburg County. Attorney Brendan M. Delaney has practiced in the Upstate for 26 years. A first offense is a misdemeanor, but it stays on your record and affects your license and insurance, so the stop, the field tests and the breath test should be reviewed before you decide to plead.
Where Duncan Cases Start
Duncan Police arrests go to Duncan Municipal Court. Highway Patrol and Sheriff arrests go to the Spartanburg County magistrate in Moore.
The 30 Day Window
The license suspension is a separate case. Request the administrative hearing within 30 days of the notice.
Breath Test and Video
South Carolina requires video of the stop and of the breath test site. Missing or incomplete video can matter.
First Offense Penalties
Fines, a possible jail term and a license suspension, all of which rise with the breath test result.
Your Record and Insurance
A conviction stays on your driving and criminal record and usually raises what you pay for insurance.
Commuters and CDL Holders
A suspension can cost a job that depends on driving. Raise it early so it shapes the defense.
Where Cases Are Heard
Duncan Municipal Court hears Duncan Police cases. Highway Patrol and Sheriff arrests start at Spartanburg County Magistrate Court Region 1, 5854 Reidville Rd, Suite C, Moore. General Sessions sits at the Spartanburg County Courthouse on Magnolia Street.
Before You Call
- Note the date on your notice of suspension. The 30 day window starts there.
- Do not discuss the stop or the breath test with anyone but your lawyer.
- Keep the ticket, the notice of suspension and any bond paperwork.
- Write down where you were stopped, the time and what the officer said.
Common Questions
Who is a good DUI lawyer near Duncan, SC?
Look for a lawyer who handles DUI cases in Spartanburg County courts every week and will review the stop, the tests and the video before advising a plea. Brendan M. Delaney has practiced in the Upstate for 26 years.
Where will my Duncan DUI case be heard?
Duncan Police cases go to Duncan Municipal Court. Highway Patrol and Sheriff cases go to the county magistrate, and serious cases to General Sessions in Spartanburg.
How long do I have to save my license after a Duncan DUI?
30 days from the notice of suspension to request an administrative hearing.
Is a first offense DUI worth fighting?
Often yes. A plea closes questions about the stop and the tests that have not been asked yet.
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