A DUI conviction will remain on your criminal history for the rest of your life, and it will remain on your driving record for 10 years.

If you are a college student in South Carolina, you can lose your grants/scholarships and become ineligible for the refundable state income tax credit. Even worse, depending on what type of degree you are seeking, you may not be eligible to work in that industry with a DUI conviction. Many employers will not hire candidates with a DUI because it is an alcohol and drug-related charge.

Many different types of businesses terminate employees that are convicted of DUI due to company policies on alcohol and drug use. Also, if you are convicted of a DUI and you are listed on your employer’s automobile insurance policy, you may be terminated from your job.

If you hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), it is very important for you to seek legal counsel to determine what your chances are in defeating a DUI charge. Under South Carolina law, if you are convicted of a 1st offense DUI, your CDL is disqualified for one year. If you are convicted of DUI and you were transporting hazardous materials, then your CDL is disqualified for 3 years.

If you are a traveling salesperson, pharmaceutical sales representative, or anyone who must use an automobile for employment, you are at risk of losing your job if you are convicted of a DUI.

If you are an out-of-state driver, more than likely your home state is a member of the Driver License Compact (DLC). If your home state is a member, then any violations committed out of state will be transferred and/or communicated back to your home state. If you are convicted of a DUI in South Carolina, your home state will be notified of the conviction.

At The Law Office of Nancy T. Jordan, we are here to assist you if you have been charged with DUI. Give us a call today.