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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...