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Blog Category | DUI
Feb 24, 2025
How Can You Help Your Child After a Dui Arrest?
Discovering that your child has been arrested for DUI can feel like an unexpected shock, leaving you with a mix of emotions and questions. Amidst the initial concern, shifting focus toward constructive support and guidance is essential. Your involvement can help them face the complex aftermath and avoid future mistakes....
Read MoreJun 21, 2024
Navigating the Legal Process After Being Charged With a Crime
Few experiences are more confusing than being charged with a crime. Navigating the legalese that could impact the outcome of this situation can, at times, be more frightening than actually making court appearances. If you’re facing accusations of criminal wrongdoing, one key to empowering yourself during this difficult period in...
Read MoreNov 14, 2023
Driving After Any Dui Now Requires an Ignition Interlock Device
Despite all the warnings, drunk driving continues to injure and kill people on American roads every day. Our state is no exception. According to a commander with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, “Of the 1,037 traffic fatalities that occurred last year in South Carolina, 33% were attributed to alcohol impairment.”...
Read MoreNov 06, 2023
Why do People Think Coffee Can Lower Their BAC?
There is only one thing that can lower a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and that is time. The human body needs time to metabolize the alcohol and eliminate it from a person’s system. For most people, metabolism of alcohol happens at roughly a rate of 0.015% per hour. There...
Read MoreSep 07, 2023
Will You Go to Jail for a DUI in South Carolina?
Facing a DUI (driving under the influence) charge can be a terrifying experience, especially if it’s your first offense. If you’ve been arrested for DUI in this state, it’s only natural to be concerned about the potential legal consequences – including the possibility of going to jail. Jail is a...
Read MoreJul 31, 2023
When Can You Challenge a Breath Test?
A police officer pulls you over and asks you to get out of the car. You fail a field sobriety test, so the officer gives you a breath test. It comes back with a positive reading, and you get arrested for driving under the influence. It may be very natural...
Read MoreApr 14, 2023
Should You Accept a Plea Deal for Your Dui Charge?
A drunk driving conviction can have long-lasting consequences, and understandably, you may want an easy way out of the charges against you. It is perhaps why you may not have second thoughts when offered a plea deal. However, it is advisable to take your time and understand the implications of...
Read MoreFeb 23, 2023
The True Cost of a Dui Conviction
If you are facing DUI charges, it is important to build a strong defense. A conviction can have significant costs that will continue for years. Some of the costs related to a DUI conviction can be found here. Cost of legal representation and legal fines It is smart to seek...
Read MoreJan 04, 2023
3 Reasons to Question Breath Test Results in a Dui Case
When a police officer wants to arrest you for a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction, they will ask you specific questions, request a field sobriety test and administer a chemical breath test. Unfortunately, some people who happily agree to perform a breath test in the hopes of exonerating themselves...
Read MoreDec 15, 2022
Could You Lose Your Professional License Because of a Dui Conviction?
If you are facing DUI charges in South Carolina, you might have more than your driver’s license suspended. Apart from the fines and jail time, you might also get your professional license revoked or suspended. This can make you lose your job and dent your future employment opportunities and salary....
Read MoreNov 14, 2022
Do You Have to Tell Your Employer About Your Dui Arrest?
You had a rough weekend. You were arrested and charged with DUI. You spent a better part of the weekend behind bars before being released on your own recognizance. You can only drive legally to and from work. You’ve got hearings in front of you – and you’re still only...
Read MoreSep 22, 2022
How Will a Dui Conviction Impact Your Career in Health Care?
Finding a career that you love and working towards it can be quite fulfilling. For most people, there is more to work than just money. However, if that ability to work is under threat, you need to take action. The legal consequences of a DUI conviction are pretty straightforward –...
Read MoreJul 27, 2022
Can You Challenge a Dui?
The police pull you over after you’ve had a few drinks with dinner. You didn’t think that you were over the legal limit, but they give you a breath test and it comes in at 0.08%. It’s right at the legal limit and you get arrested. This is the point...
Read MoreJun 17, 2022
A Dui Conviction Can Have Financial Implications
When charged with driving under the influence, a conviction can have far-reaching consequences on your finances. It is an often overlooked aspect of a DUI since most people’s concerns are usually on the legal ramifications of a guilty verdict, like jail terms. Below are some ways a DUI conviction could...
Read MoreMay 11, 2022
Does a Dui Impact College Financial Aid?
If you are in college and get a DUI, there is a risk that it could impact your financial aid. However, the exact charges you face and how you handle them can make a difference. When you’re charged with a DUI, your first step has to be to build a...
Read MoreMar 24, 2022
How Long Will You Lose Your License for a Dui Conviction?
When a South Carolina police officer pulls you over and arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI), you will face multiple consequences. Pleading guilty doesn’t necessarily protect you from any of the possible penalties. Depending on your driving record, there could be a risk of jail time. The state...
Read MoreMar 11, 2022
Do You Need to Drive Dangerously to Face a Drunk Driving Charge?
When a police officer pulls you over, they will ask you many questions about your behavior. If they think you may have had too much to drink, they will ask you to perform field sobriety tests or maybe a chemical breath test. The results of your performance on those tests...
Read MoreJan 14, 2022
3 Defense Options for Those Facing Dui Charges in South Carolina
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are more than an inconvenience. They can affect your driver’s license, your career and even your freedom. Defending against a DUI charge often seems difficult. People assume that a failed breath test will make a defense almost impossible. Truthfully, there are numerous possible strategies...
Read MoreDec 14, 2021
Preventing Problems With Your Ignition Interlock Device
If you’re required to get an ignition interlock device (IID) after a drunk driving conviction in South Carolina, you must follow the rules of the Ignition Interlock Device Program (IIDP). Having an IID installed in your vehicle(s) allows you to drive legally on a “II” restricted license for as long...
Read MoreNov 30, 2021
Can I Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer Test in South Carolina?
If a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under influence (DUI), the officer may request you to take a number of sobriety tests. These may include the request to walk a straight line, balance on one leg or take a Breathalyzer test. Law enforcement officers use these...
Read MoreSep 29, 2021
Common Underage Dui Punishments
Sometimes, you might make the mistake of using an illegal substance and then thinking that you can drive. Even if you’re an adult, there are consequences to these actions. If you’re underage and driving in South Carolina, those consequences could be more severe. Fines One of the most common components...
Read MoreAug 23, 2021
Could a Dui Impact a Divorce Case?
A conviction for driving under the influence could lead to a permanent criminal record. Many South Carolina drivers understand the serious impact a DUI might have on their driving privileges, but they may never consider the effect on divorce proceedings. Evidence related to DUI problems could factor into a divorce....
Read MoreAug 20, 2021
Can You Get a Dui if You Used Drugs and Not Alcohol?
If you are impaired when you’re behind the wheel, then you can face a DUI charge. Driving under the influence is dangerous and puts other people’s lives at risk (as well as your own). Knowing this, many people decide not to drive after they’ve had a drink. What is interesting...
Read MoreJul 12, 2021
Is Reasonable Suspicion Necessary for a Dui Traffic Stop?
Driving under the influence creates a significant safety risk on South Carolina roads. Police officers may be on the lookout for driving behavior that indicates an intoxicated individual is operating a motor vehicle. However, the police may not harass drivers, and reasonable suspicion and probable cause should guide a police...
Read MoreMay 28, 2021
Sobriety Tests Can Fail Sober Drivers
When a police officer suspects someone of driving drunk, the officer has a few options. Breathalyzers, which measure a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC), are the most straightforward choice. However, many officers start with field sobriety tests. A field sobriety test checks how you perform various tasks or react to...
Read MoreMay 19, 2021
Must You Talk to the Police When Being Pulled Over for a Dui?
Most people don’t associate with the police on a regular basis, and getting pulled over can be a scary incident for them. When an officer accuses you of a DUI, you likely want to do everything possible to protect your legal interests. Many South Carolina residents are unclear if they...
Read MoreMay 05, 2021
Must You Talk to the Police if You’re Pulled Over for a Dui?
South Carolina citizens who are pulled over by the police under the suspicion of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be wary about talking to the police. Most people know that it’s in their best interests to talk to a lawyer instead of talking directly to the...
Read MoreMar 02, 2021
A Dui Could Make Getting Into College More Difficult
Young people in South Carolina and around the country who hope to attend college face a number of obstacles, and even minor blemishes on their personal or academic records could make the process even more challenging. Being charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not a...
Read MoreFeb 18, 2021
Can a Dui Charge Happen Below the Legal Limit?
Most states define drunk driving as operating a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol content above the legal limit. Many state laws set the legal limit at 0.08 for non-commercial vehicles and lower for commercial vehicles. However, drivers in South Carolina could get a DUI charge under the legal...
Read MoreJan 14, 2021
What Are the DUI Penalties in South Carolina?
In the state of South Carolina, you can be convicted of drunk driving if you have a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. The penalties that you’ll face depend on the number of convictions that you’ve had in the past as well as a few other factors. What are...
Read MoreDec 17, 2020
What Are DUI Enhancements?
If you’re being accused of driving under the influence in South Carolina, just dealing with a DUI charge can be stressful enough. But to make matters worse, you might receive a harsher sentence if you met certain conditions at the time of your arrest. These conditions are known as “DUI...
Read MoreOct 20, 2020
A South Carolina Dui Might Put Your Medical License in Jeopardy
After a long day at work, many medical professionals in South Carolina like to unwind with a few drinks — and there’s no harm with that. You work hard, and you’re under a lot of stress on your job. Just be careful that your attempts to decompress don’t turn into...
Read MoreOct 13, 2020
What Are the Penalties for Drunk Driving in South Carolina?
Because driving under the influence (DUI) can be dangerous, South Carolina drivers face significant penalties if they are found guilty of drunk driving. These penalties can involve costly fines prison time and license suspensions that limit your freedom. What penalties might you face for drunk driving in South Carolina? If...
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