Town of Mount Pleasant v. Shaw

The Town of Mount Pleasant appeals Circuit Court’s reversal of Respondent, Harry 0. Shaw’s (Shaw), Municipal Court conviction for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

We reverse and reinstate the conviction.

FACTS

Shaw was arrested and charged with DUI. He was taken to the police station and offered a breathalyzer test. Prior to administration of the test, the following advisory was read to Shaw:

If you do not take this test your privilege to drive in South Carolina will be suspended or denied for a period of 90 days, regardless of the outcome of the criminal charges brought against you. If you…