DUI ATTORNEY
Choose an Attorney who…
- Has 30 Years of DUI dismissals, reductions, and “not-guilty” verdicts in SC Courts
- Will get you back on the road…usually within 4 business days
- Personally meets with you during the interview process
- Appears in court for you, so you don’t have to miss work
- Charges a fair and reasonable fee
DUI
Call an Attorney Who…
- Has 30 Years of DUI dismissals, reductions, and “not-guilty” verdicts in SC Courts
- Will get you back on the road…usually within 4 business days
- Personally meets with you during the interview process
- Personally represents you in court (no associates)
- Appears in court for you, so you don’t have to miss work
- Charges a fair and reasonable fee

DUI Defense Attorney
DUI Attorney | At the Law Office of Peter David Brown, we understand the immediate impact a driving under the influence arrest has on your life, as well as the possible long-term consequences of a DUI conviction.
Peter Brown and his associates understand how devasting getting a DUI is for everyone in your family and can help you navigate the immediate and long-lasting consequences of a DUI conviction. Peter Brown is a Charleston DUI lawyer backed by a team of associates with decades of combined experience in handling DUIs all over the state of South Carolina. They can get you back on the road quickly so there are minimal disturbances to your daily routine.
Peter Brown and his experienced team know that you need your license to work, take care of your family, and go about your daily routine. Denise McDaniel has worked with Peter Brown for the last fourteen (14) years handling DUI’s from all over the State.
It’s important that you know your rights and available options. If you have been arrested for a DUI in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, or anywhere in the State of South Carolina, you have only thirty (30) days to request an Administrative Hearing if they have suspended your license.
We can petition the DMV for an Administrative Hearing to challenge the suspension of your drivers’ license and request a Temporary Alcohol License (TAR). We have been representing clients charged with DUI throughout the State of South Carolina for almost thirty (30) years. We will fully investigate and evaluate your case and provide you with a strategic approach to defend your rights based on the specific circumstances surrounding your arrest.
The Law Office of Peter David Brown, P.A. handles DUI charges ranging from first-time misdemeanor offenses to Felony DUIs.
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Make an intelligent and informed choice of an experienced DUI attorney who regularly handles DUI offenses
An Experienced DUI Attorney
The Law Office of Peter David Brown, P.A. and our experienced team in Mount Pleasant handle DUI charges ranging from first-time misdemeanor offenses to Felony DUIs. Mr. Brown, a Citadel Graduate, is licensed to practice law in both South Carolina and Georgia.
Among other courses, Peter Brown has completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) practitioner’s course on Standardized Field Sobriety Testing in 2001. Peter has used that specific knowledge to defend his clients in courtrooms throughout South Carolina for the last sixteen (16) years.
He is one of a select group of lawyers in the State who are members of the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. We routinely employ former traffic supervisors as case analysts who themselves have written hundreds of tickets for DUI during their career as law enforcement officers. If your case has weaknesses, we will diligently search for them in an effort to avoid a conviction. Peter Brown is a Charleston DUI lawyer who is dedicated to ensuring his clients know their rights—including the fact that you only have thirty days to request an administrative hearing after your driver’s license has been suspended.
Contact The Law Office of Peter David Brown today for a FREE consultation with our DUI team, and let us put our experience to work for you! (843) 212-1271 or click here.
DUI vs. DUAC
One of the important distinctions that must be made when you are pulled over for driving under the influence is whether you qualify for a DUI or DUAC.
A DUI, Driving Under the Influence, occurs when you are operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of more than .08% and you are appreciably impaired. A DUAC is when you are Driving with an Unlawful Alcohol Concentration. DUAC convictions can happen without evidence of impairment.
South Carolina has a zero-tolerance policy for anyone under the age of 21 who is pulled over for operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .02% or higher. Under the zero-tolerance policy, the driver’s license will be automatically suspended for three to six months depending on prior alcohol-related convictions. When someone under 21 refuses to consent to test, the license suspension will be for six months automatically or up to one year for prior convictions.
Whether you are under or over 21, the best way to navigate a DUI arrest is by hiring a Charleston DUI lawyer to represent you in court and with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
PENALTIES FOR DUIs
The penalties for a DUI will vary depending on if it is your first offense or if you are a repeat offender. Most drivers convicted of DUI will also have to install an ignition interlock system in their vehicles once they are eligible to drive again whether after reinstatement or when approved for a provisional permit.
Misdemeanor Penalties:
- 30-day Sentence
- Fines
- Revoked Driver’s License
Felony Penalties:
- Permanent Revocation of Driver’s License
- Up to 7 Years In Jail