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...
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A DUI is the worst possible souvenir of a Charleston trip
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...
Are Breath And Field Sobriety Tests Mandatory In South Carolina?
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...
Was Your Arrest At A DUI Checkpoint Legal?
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...
Why your DUI arrest in South Carolina should have been recorded
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...
Will a Driving Under The Influence (DUI) Conviction in South Carolina Impact My Job?
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...
What Happens If I Am Arrested for Driving Under The Influence In South Carolina?
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...
Your risk of drunk driving charges will increase around holidays
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...
Meeting time-sensitive requirements in a high-BAC DUI case
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of a traffic stop, collision or arrest will determine the charges and penalties you face when accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense. People find the different rules and timelines to be rather...
Social Media Posts Can Impact Your Criminal Case:
Social Media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are a wonderful way to keep in touch with family and friends. In 2022, pretty much every person you know uses some form of social media daily. People use social media to post live feeds of their life, memes,...