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...
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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,...
What Are The Most Common Spring Break & Drinking Related Arrests In South Carolina?
Spring Break has begun for some colleges and is quickly approaching for others. As the number of Covid-19 cases begin to decline and travel restrictions are lifted, some experts believe travel will return to a pre-pandemic level. The Lowcountry, particularly...
What are the collateral consequences of a conviction in Magistrate or Municipal Court in South Carolina?
The most common cases we handle in magistrate and municipal courts are: Driving under the influence (DUI) Open Container Public Intoxication Minor in Possession of Alcohol Possession of a Fake ID Domestic Violence Assault and Battery Simple Possession of Marijuana...