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...
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...
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...
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 to assume...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
