Law enforcement in North Carolina and other parts of the country takes driving under the influence seriously. However, this activity doesn't just relate to alcohol. It also concerns driving while under the influence of legal or illegal drugs, often referred to as...
DUI
Why Multiple DUIs Are Much Worse Than One
The saying “two is better than one” certainly does not apply to DUIs in South Carolina. You probably know how serious one of these charges are, but the consequences are even more severe with each additional charge. First Offense Charges In South Carolina a first...
How much could a DUI really cost?
Nearly everyone has heard that a DUI charge can be expensive. There are several ad campaigns across the nation that warn that a DUI could cost you thousands of dollars. You may wonder: is this true? What costs are involved in a DUI? How much a DUI could cost you...
Are breath test results always reliable?
Anyone an officer has pulled over for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in South Carolina knows just how anxiety-inducing the thought of sobriety testing is. Most people participate in testing when asked because they feel that they have to. The truth...
Find a safe way home if you plan to consume alcohol
Any time you plan on having a night out with friends, it is important to remember that accidents and other mishaps can happen at any time. Though you never intend to get rowdy or cause trouble, you may plan to have a few drinks as you meet and catch up with friends....
Will new cars all come with alcohol detection systems?
State and federal governments have been trying for years to solve the problem of drunk driving. You may agree that it is a serious issue since about 30 people die in alcohol-related accidents each day. Some measures include lowering the blood alcohol concentration...
Do you know what the 3 standard field sobriety tests are?
You have probably seen in movies or on television a person pulled over for suspected drunk driving, asked to walk a straight line or recite the ABC's backward. These would be the entertainment world's view of something that police officers in South Carolina and...
How do South Carolina’s DUI laws compare to other states?
Nearly 30 people die in drunk-driving crashes every day in the United States, according to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency reported 10,874 drunk driving deaths in 2017.Consumer website WalletHub ranks...
South Carolina DUIs may be more negotiable than you think
Arrests for driving under the influence don’t always lead to the maximum punishment allowable by law. It’s true everywhere in the United States. You and your attorney have strong options for preventing the strongest penalties the state’s courts can...
Do I qualify for a provisional license after a DUI?
One of the greatest difficulties after a DUI can be losing your driving privileges. You may not fully appreciate your ability to drive as you wish until someone says that you can't. However, there is a path towards restoring your driver's license and how soon that...