South Carolina DUI DWI Drunk Driving Lawyers Attorneys - SC DUI Attorney Lawyer

Serving : Anderson, Clemson, Gaffney, Greenville, Greenwood, Greer, Laurens, Saluda, Seneca, Spartanburg, Union, northwestern area

URGENT WARNING!!!

YOU MUST FILE A CHALLENGE TO YOUR SOUTH CAROLINA DUI OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR LICENSE WITHOUT A HEARING. CONTACT AN SOUTH CAROLINA DUI ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY!!

Read South Carolina DUI Attorneys Lawyers Thomas Quinn's Answers About South Carolina DUI Laws

• Who is Thomas Quinn? 

• Thomas J. Quinn has been an attorney for 27 years practicing continuously in criminal court.

• He has been chief public defender in Beaufort County and in Richland County. Richland County Public Defender's Office is the largest Public Defender's Office in South Carolina.

• In the Greenville County Solicitor's Office, Mr. Quinn was a member of the Violent Crime Unit and head of one of two trial teams.

  Mr. Quinn has been an instructor at the National College of District Attorneys and for the South Carolina Bar.

  Mr. Quinn is currently a member of:

  •· The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (sustaining member)

  •· South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (sustaining member)

  •· Greenville County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

  •· The National College for DUI Defense

  •· The South Carolina Center for Equal Justice (sustaining member)

  •· The Federal Bar Association 

• Upstate South Carolina DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer

  If you have been charged with drunk driving, it is important that you act fast. These cases are time-sensitive. You have 30 days to request a hearing to prevent loss of license. If you do not, your license will be taken away.

  At the Law Office of Thomas J. Quinn, I have more than 29 years of experience handling criminal law matters. I am committed to standing up for the rights of people charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. I can help you.

  I encourage you to contact me at 864-235-3834 as soon as possible for a free consultation with a DUI/DWI defense attorney.

  Whether you were pulled over on Woodruff Road, White Horse Road, Haywood Road, I-385, I-85 or elsewhere in Greenville or anywhere in Upstate South Carolina, I can help. I am here to defend your future against all of the consequences that come with a conviction for DUI/DWI, including:

  • Fines

  • Jail Time

  • Driver's License Suspension

  • Increased Insurance Rates
I pride myself on the personal attention I provide to my clients. When you choose me to represent you, I will be there when you need me. I believe that the attorney you hire is the attorney who should handle your case. I will not shuffle you around from one person to the next. You will get the level of representation that you deserve.

• Defending Your Future Against SC DUI and South Carolina DUAC Charges

We defend against the two types of drunk driving: DUI and DUAC. DUI is the most common charge, given to people who have been accused of impaired driving. DUAC, or driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration, is a charge based solely on the number that appears on a Breathalyzer, whether there was evidence or impairment or not.

• Criminal Defense Attorney - Former Criminal Prosecutor

I understand the law. I have spent time as chief public defender as well as a criminal prosecutor. As a prosecutor, I came to understand the methods of judges, police, and other prosecutors. Now, I bring that understanding to your side. I use my firsthand information to build a legal strategy that is dedicated to working counter to that of the opposition. I build a legal strategy that is dedicated to defending your future against the consequences of DUI/DWI.

• Can I fight my South Carolina  DUI?

Simply speaking, yes. I can review every aspect of the case, from the reason that you were stopped, to the validity of the field sobriety tests, to the maintenance of the breathalyzer machine, to the validity of the results. I will conduct a thorough review of all the facts and laws regarding your South Carolina  DUI case.

Also, I will discuss the case with the prosecutor and judge, pointing out your background, your job, and the need for you to keep your license.

• What is illegal under South Carolina DUI laws ?
  
  In South Carolina , the charge of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI) alleges that your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) was .08% or greater when operating or attempting to operate a vehicle or that you operated or attempted to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any combination of alcohol and drugs to a degree that rendered you incapable of safely doing so. Because South Carolina DUI law provides for conviction under either "leg" of this split standard, thorough and aggressive defense of a DUI charge requires the skills of a qualified South Carolina  DUI defense lawyer. South Carolina  DUI cases are procedurally consistent with any other criminal charge in that the prosecution bears the burden of proving the charge "beyond a reasonable doubt." However, because of an increased public intolerance of drinking and driving, defending against a South Carolina  DUI charge has become increasingly more complicated, and the penalties for conviction have become much more serious. In order to defend against a South Carolina  DUI case, your attorney must be ready and able to attack the Government's evidence of intoxication. There are a number of avenues that an experienced, thorough South Carolina  DUI defense attorney can pursue in order to defend the client. Countless DUI cases have been won by contesting the constitutionality of any stops, searches and seizures; challenging the precision and proficiency with which the arresting officer conducted the field sobriety tests; challenging the training and experience of the individuals who conducted any chemical tests as well as the test results themselves; and by testing the credibility and reliability of the statements of any witnesses.
• Since the test result indicates my BAC was .08 or more, am I going to be found guilty?

Not necessarily. There are many tactics and strategies to use when defending South Carolina  DUI cases. In certain circumstances we can successfully challenge the procedures used when administering the test and the accuracy of the test result.

• What should I look for when hiring a South Carolina  DUI Attorney or Lawyer?
  
  Conviction of a drunk driving charge can have serious consequences affecting your relationships and your ability to earn a living. Effective defense requires thorough knowledge of the issues related to drunk driving charges, which differ among the Florida communities surrounding the South Carolina  Area. At the law firm of Thomas J. Quinn South Carolina DUI Attorneys Lawyers we limit our practice to South Carolina DUI/criminal defense, and we have the knowledge and the experience needed to effectively defend you against DUI charges.
• What makes Thomas Quinn qualified to handle my South Carolina  DUI Arrest?

We will investigate the constitutionality of the stop, the procedures used in obtaining evidence, the constitutionality of any statements you gave, and the accuracy of any tests administered.

We have the experience and understanding to represent you if you have been charged with an alcohol related offense. We are equipped to handle your criminal hearing as well as the formal administrative review hearing regarding the retention of your driving privileges.

South Carolina Drunk Driving (DWI / DUI) charges are serious, and can have a lasting impact on you and your livelihood. In planning a drunk driving defense strategy, we carefully examine all of the evidence to determine if the stop was proper, and if the officer had probable cause to investigate a suspected alcohol-related driving offense. We may challenge the stop itself, or we may file motions to suppress evidence related to field sobriety tests and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) tests, such as those involving PBTs and the Intoxilyzer. We also handle the administrative proceedings required to protect your driving privileges.

• Our experience has taught us to consider the following:

1. The initial traffic stop - Did the officer have a valid reason to stop the suspect?
2. The DUI investigation - Did the officer have valid suspicion of elevated blood alcohol content?
3. The field sobriety tests - Did the officer administer the field sobriety tests correctly?
4. The chemical test at the station - Did the officer follow required protocol for administration of the Intoxilyzer?

If the answer to any one of these questions is "no" there may be a strong basis to file a motion to suppress the evidence in your case or to successfully challenge the sufficiency of the evidence at trial. We look at everything in order to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients. Not every driver arrested for South Carolina  DUI is guilty of the offense.

In defending against DUI charges, experience counts. I prepare every case I handle as though it were going to trial. I believe that is the only way to truly know the detailed facts of each case. If a better outcome is available by means of plea negotiations, I have always believed that the prosecutor is much more likely to make a favorable offer in a case that he or she knows the Defense is prepared to try if necessary.

If you have been charged with an alcohol related driving offense, you need our skilled legal representation immediately to protect your future. We urge you to Thomas Quinn, South Carolina DUI defense lawyer today.

We defend against a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor charges, including drug charges, shoplifting, and domestic violence. Our offices are convenient to persons accused of DUI throughout Anderson, Clemson, Gaffney, Greenville, Greenwood, Greer, Laurens, Saluda, Seneca, Spartanburg, Union.

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