DUI

Every different type of criminal charge carries specific penalties. The law imposes different consequences depending on the severity of the offense and the history of the person accused. Certain types of penalties are standard in a broad assortment of different types...

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People may get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses after crashes or traffic stops. Anyone who displays impaired ability on the road or fails a breath test is at risk of prosecution. Those accused of a DUI may face serious criminal penalties if they...

People come to Charleston for many different reasons. Some adults have to travel for work. Others may come with their families for historical tours, entertainment opportunities and excellent meals. People who travel for pleasure often bring home souvenirs to remind...

One of the most stressful questions a police officer can ask a driver is whether they have had something to drink. Most motorists know that such questions usually proceed with enhanced screening for signs of alcohol impairment. Police officers can ask someone to exit...

If you have ever driven through a police DUI checkpoint in Charleston, you might wonder how they work and why they are allowed to exist -- especially if the police arrested you. After all, random police stops are unconstitutional, right? It's true that the Fourth...

We have all seen how body cameras worn by police have affected the criminal justice system. Body cam footage can help a prosecutor prove that the defendant committed the crime they are charged with. Such footage often also exposes police misconduct and violations of...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, South Carolina was ranked tenth in the nation for DUI related deaths last year. As such, it is important to note that South Carolina takes DUI cases very seriously. Being arrested and convicted of DUI in...

In South Carolina, driving under the influence (DUI) cases are taken seriously.  Depending on the facts of your case and/or any prior DUI convictions, you could be charged with a felony or a misdemeanor.  When you are arrested for DUI, you will likely have to deal...

In South Carolina, you could cross paths with a police officer at any moment. Most police departments frequently have officers out on road patrol looking for people breaking the speed limit, racing on public roads or otherwise driving dangerously. When officers spot a...