Can I be charged with a DWI if I’m not driving a car?

Yes, you can be charged with a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in South Carolina even if you are not driving a car. According to South Carolina law, an individual can be found to have committed a DWI if they are “in actual physical control” of a vehicle while under the influence. This means that a person can be charged with a DWI while sitting behind the wheel, or even while sitting in the passenger seat. Furthermore, an individual can be charged with a DWI as long as they are in close proximity to the vehicle and in a position to take control of the vehicle. Therefore, if you are in the driver’s seat of a car, even with the engine off, you can be charged with a DWI if you are intoxicated. It is important to note that these laws were designed to prevent people from driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, so if you are found to have been drinking or using drugs and you are in a position to take control of a vehicle, you could be charged with a DWI.

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