Legal Question in DUI Law in South Carolina

Dui / duac

I have been offered a DUAC instead of a DUI and told that the difference between the two is that a DUAC is not a criminal offense and would go on a driving record but not a criminal record. Is this true? If I plead guilty to a DUAC could I have the arrest record expunged? What is the difference between a DUI and a DUAC in South Carolina?


Asked on 7/05/08, 1:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: Dui / duac

Since I do not know the details of your arrest nor do I know what evidence there is, nor what the strengths or weaknesses are of the prosecution nor the defense, I am only providing general information. Do not proceed on this information without directly consulting with an attorney. If you currently have an attorney, you should consult with him/her about whether you should accept this offer. Both conviction will go on your record. Neither can be expunged. DUI basically means you were driving under the influence and your driving was impaired. And DUAC means you were driving with an unlawful concentration of alcohol.

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Answered on 7/05/08, 12:41 pm


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