One moment you're driving home. The next, you're worried about whether you'll lose your license, whether you can keep your job, and whether one night will follow you for years. Those worries after a DUI arrest are understandable, but it helps to remember that a charge is not a conviction.
South Carolina has some of the most detailed DUI laws in the country. However, this often works in a driver's favor. At The Farmer Law Firm, Charleston DUI lawyer Merritt Farmer looks closely at whether the officer had a lawful reason to stop you, whether the field sobriety and breath tests were given correctly, and whether the arrest was recorded the way state law demands.
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During your free consultation, Merritt listens to your account of the night and gathers the key evidence: the incident report, the dashcam and bodycam video, the breath test results, and the officer's notes.
From there, he evaluates the questions that often decide a case.
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Did the officer have a valid reason for the stop?
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Were you properly advised of your rights?
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Did the breath testing follow South Carolina's strict procedures?
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Was the arrest recorded from start to finish, as state law requires?
These details matter, because when the rules aren't followed, the evidence against you can be challenged.
Based on that review, Merritt builds a strategy tailored to your situation—whether that means challenging the evidence, negotiating with the solicitor, exploring whether you qualify for a diversion option, or preparing your case for trial. You'll get a clear explanation of your options in plain language, not legal jargon.