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South Carolina DUI Myths: What You Really Need to Know After a Drunk Driving Arrest
If you are facing a DUI charge in South Carolina, it will be essential to separate myth from reality. There are many DUI myths out there, and if you rely on insufficient information, you could make poor decisions that negatively impact your life for years. So, what do...
South Carolina’s Ignition Interlock Device Law Now Applies to DUIs with a BAC of 0.08 Percent or Above
Getting a DUI in South Carolina has several consequences. Upon conviction, you may be required to pay substantial fines, you may have to perform community service, and you may even have to spend time in jail. Having a DUI conviction on your record will also lead to...
10 Steps to Protect Yourself After a DUI Arrest in South Carolina
When you get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, you need to be very careful. Mistakes can be costly—and, typically, once you do something you shouldn’t have, there’s no way to take it back. Driving under the influence is a crime in South...
Charged With a Crime? Here Are Some Dos & Don’ts
Facing a criminal charge can be an incredibly daunting experience. The potential consequences and impact on your life can be significant. To navigate this challenging situation effectively, it's crucial to understand what actions to take and what to avoid. Michael L....
What is an Implied Consent Violation in South Carolina?
When you get pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, you are required by law to take a breath test. This is based on Section 56-5-2950 of the South Carolina Code, also known as the state’s “implied consent” law. What is South...
Fighting a DUI Involving Great Bodily Injury (or Death) in South Carolina
The penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina are severe. But, they are even more severe if you cause an accident while driving drunk. South Carolina’s DUI laws imposed enhanced penalties in cases involving “great bodily injury” or death—with a...
Can You Get Convicted of DUI if You Refuse a Breath Test in South Carolina?
When the police pull someone over on suspicion of drunk driving in South Carolina, they will usually ask for a breath sample. Most people will consent to a breath test—either because they know they are required to do so under South Carolina’s “implied consent” law or...
How Can Dash Camera Footage Help (or Hurt) Your Defense in a South Carolina DUI Case?
The police are required to videotape all DUI arrests under South Carolina law. All police vehicles in the state are equipped (or should be equipped) with video cameras; and, when the police initiate a traffic stop based on reasonable suspicion of driving under the...
What is the Best Defense to a DUI in South Carolina?
If you are facing a DUI charge in South Carolina, you need to make smart decisions about your defense strategy. While there are a variety of potential defenses to a DUI charge, not all defenses are available in all cases. Additionally, even if you have multiple...
How To Handle a South Carolina DUI Case When You Were Driving Drunk
Sometimes, the police stop people who are complying with the law. Other times, they stop people who are driving drunk. If you got caught driving under the influence in South Carolina, how should you handle your DUI case? Here’s what you need to know: Just Because You...