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Timestamp: 2019-04-25 15:50:12+00:00

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1st offense - fine of not less than $600 or imprisonment for 6 months.
2nd offense - fine of $1,500 or imprisonment for 1 year.
3rd or subsequent offense - fine of $3,000 or imprisonment for 2 years.
1. That the accused was a person under the age of 21.
§61-4-50 – for a 1st offense a fine of $200 to $300 or imprisonment of 30 days, or both, and successful completion of a DAODAS approved merchant alcohol program; for a 2nd or subsequent offense a fine of $400 to $500 or imprisonment of 30 days, or both, and successful completion of a DAODAS approved merchant alcohol program.
§61-4-60 – fine not less than $100 nor more than $200, or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both. Also, Also, suspension of driver's license for a period of 120 days for a first offense, and a period of 1 year for second or subsequent offenses (see §56-1-746).
§61-4-80 – for a 1st offense a fine not less than $200 nor more than $300, or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both; for a 2nd or subsequent offense a fine not less than $400 nor more than $500, or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both.
§63-19-2440 - fine of not less than $100 or more than $200, or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both, and successful completion of a DAODAS approved alcohol prevention education or intervention program. Also, suspension of driver's license for a period of 120 days for a first offense, and a period of one year for a second or subsequent offense (see §56-1-746). This section does not apply to a person under the age of 21 years who is recruited and authorized by a law enforcement agency to test an establishment’s compliance with the laws.
That the accused did sell or did permit to be sold, any beer, wine, ale, malt or other beverage on which the tax levied had not been paid.
Fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100 or imprisonment for not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days.
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS, ETC.
That the accused did drive any vehicle within this State.
Did drive a motor vehicle within this State.
NOTE: "Faculties" must include both mental and physical faculties. The State of South Carolina vs. Sheppard, 288 S.C. 464 (1966).
The offense is exactly the same, whether the driver's condition resulted from the ingestion of alcohol or drugs or both of them.
To establish corpus delicti of offense of driving under the influence (DUI), state must present evidence establishing (1) driving of a vehicle; (2) within State; (3) while under the influence of intoxicating liquors, or drugs. State v. Smith, 328 S.C. 622, 493 S. E.2d 506 (Ct. App. 1997).
It must be shown that the defendant was driving a motor vehicle while under the influence. This requires more than just sitting behind the steering wheel of an automobile. To constitute the offense, the law requires that the vehicle be in motion while the defendant is driving.
In State v.Graves, 269 S.C. 356, 237 S.E.2d 584 (1977), it was held that the word "drive" requires the vehicle to be in motion to constitute an offense under §56-6-2930. It was further held that the requirement of showing the vehicle was in motion must be shown by either direct or circumstantial evidence. In Graves, a patrolman found the defendant leaning over the steering wheel asleep with the engine running and transmission in gear. The defendant's conviction was reversed since there was no showing by direct or circumstantial evidence that the defendant had placed his vehicle in motion while under the influence of intoxicants.
In State v. Gilliam, 270 S.C. 345, 242 S.E.2d 410 (1978), a tow truck operator found the defendant alone on the passenger side of a wrecked automobile which had gone down an embankment. Since there was evidence that the defendant admitted he was driving at the time of the accident the conviction was upheld.
(1) By a fine of $400 or imprisonment for not less than 48 hours nor more than 30 days, for the first offense; provided, that in lieu of the 48 hour minimum imprisonment the court may provide for 48 hours of public service employment. The minimum 48 hour imprisonment or public service employment shall be served at a time when the person is off from work and shall not interfere with his regular employment under such terms and conditions as the court deems proper; provided, further, that the court may not compel an offender to perform public service employment in lieu of the minimum sentence.
(4) Imprisonment for not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years for a fourth offense or subsequent offense.
No part of the minimum sentences provided in this section may be suspended. The court may provide instead of service other sentences provided in this section. For a third or subsequent offense or for a violation of §56‑5‑2945 for great bodily injury, the service of the minimum sentence is mandatory. However, the judge may provide for the sentence to be served upon terms and conditions as he considers proper including, but not limited to, weekend service or nighttime service in any fashion he considers necessary.
The fine for a first offense may not be suspended. The court is prohibited from suspending a monetary fine below that of the next preceding minimum monetary fine.
For the purposes of this chapter any conviction, entry of a plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail for the violation of any law or ordinance of this or any other state or any municipality of this or any other state that prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs, or narcotics constitutes a prior offense for the purpose of any prosecution for any subsequent violation hereof. Only those violations which occurred within a period of ten years including and immediately preceding the date of the last violation constitute prior violations within the meaning of this section.
Upon imposition of a sentence of public service, the defendant may apply to the court to be allowed to perform his public service in his county of residence if he has been sentenced to public service in a county where he does not reside.
One hundred dollars of each fine imposed pursuant to this section must be placed by the Comptroller General into a special restricted account to be used by the Department of Public Safety for the Highway Patrol.
Two hundred dollars of the fine imposed pursuant to subsection (3) must be placed by the Comptroller General into a special restricted account to be used by the State Law Enforcement Division to offset the costs of administration of the datamaster, breath testing site video program, ignition interlock provisions, and toxicology laboratory.
2. That the accused did work as an employee in a retail, or wholesale, or manufacturing liquor business.
1st offense - fine of $100 or imprisonment for 30 days.
2nd offense - fine of $200 or imprisonment for 60 days.
3rd or subsequent offense - fine of $300 or imprisonment for 90 days.
That the accused did have in his possession any beer or wine in an open container in a moving vehicle of any kind while located upon the public highways or highway rights of way of this state, except in the trunk or luggage compartment.
That the accused, under 21 years of age did falsely represent his age for the purpose of procuring alcoholic liquors.
Fine of not less than $100 nor more than $200 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both, and successful completion of a DAODAS approved alcohol education prevention or intervention program. Also, suspension of driver's license for a period of 120 days for a first offense, and a period of one year for second or subsequent offenses (§56-1-746). This section does not apply to a person under the age of 21 years who is recruited and authorized by a law enforcement agency to test an establishment’s compliance with the laws.
That the accused did knowingly sell alcoholic liquors to a minor.
Fine of not less than $100 nor more than $200 or imprisonment from not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days, or both.
Failure of a person to require identification to verify a person's age is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
That the alcoholic liquor was not in the luggage compartment or cargo area.
That the accused did purchase or otherwise procure any alcoholic liquor from anyone other than a licensed dealer in the State.
1. That the accused did manufacture, store, keep, receive, have in possession, transport, ship, buy, sell, barter, exchange, or deliver any alcoholic liquors.
2. That the alcoholic liquors were not acquired in a legal manner.
1. That the accused did accept, receive, or have in his possession any alcoholic liquors.
2. That the alcoholic liquors were for an unlawful use.
That the accused did store or have in his possession any alcoholic liquors in his place of business other than a licensed liquor store.
Note: A "place of business" includes: (1) a place where goods, wares, or merchandise are sold, offered for sale, or distributed, and also places of amusement; (2) residences and transportation vehicles when sale of merchandise is made therefrom; and (3) outbuildings, warehouses, and garages when adjacent to or used in connection with a place of business where goods, wares, or merchandise are sold, offered for sale, or distributed.
1st offense - fine of $200 or imprisonment for 60 days.
2nd offense - fine of $1,000 or imprisonment for 1 year.
3rd or subsequent offense - fine of $2,000 or imprisonment for 2 years.
That the accused did keep, store, have in possession, carry, ship, or transport in any vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other chattel, any alcoholic liquor.
That the alcoholic liquor was unlawfully acquired or manufactured, or that it did not bear the proper Federal and South Carolina revenue stamps.
3rd or subsequent offense - fine of $3,000 or imprisonment of 2 years.

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