Drennan Law FirmDui & Traffic Law Center
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Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you can result in a traffic ticket, but whether an officer issues a citation depends on more than simply on the distance or lack thereof. South Carolina traffic enforcers also consider the circumstances surrounding the stop...
Emma’s Law is a South Carolina DUI law named after Emma Longstreet, whose death brought attention to the dangers of repeat drunk driving. Its creation helps reduce repeat Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses by setting stricter penalties for convicted...
A DUI traffic stop can happen quickly, and it is normal for some details to become harder to remember as time passes. Writing down what you remember as soon as you can helps preserve the most accurate account of what happened before your recollection begins to change....
A traffic ticket often raises questions about what comes next, especially when you believe the citation was wrong. For many people, the idea of standing before a judge adds stress to a process that already feels unclear. Understanding the process can help you make an...
South Carolina driving under the influence (DUI) charges can create serious problems for college students. If you are under 21, the stakes can rise quickly because South Carolina uses strict alcohol rules for young drivers and separate consequences may follow a DUI...
The Fourth of July is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year in South Carolina, and it is also one of the most heavily enforced periods for DUI investigations. Drivers should expect increased enforcement from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety...
You came to Charleston for the beaches, the food and a few drinks on the water. Then flashing lights fill your mirror, and a relaxed night turns into a charge that follows you home. Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) as a visitor raises questions...
You may believe you are well within the bounds of the law as long as you are not actively texting behind the wheel. But South Carolina's hands-free law extends beyond that assumption. Now that the grace period has ended, officers are issuing real tickets and license...
Getting pulled over for suspected drunk driving can feel stressful for everyone in the vehicle, not just the driver. As a passenger, you may think you cannot face legal trouble because you were not behind the wheel. In South Carolina, that is not always the case....
A South Carolina traffic ticket does not go away if you ignore it. If you miss the deadline to pay, respond or appear in court, the ticket can create bigger problems than the original fine. You may face added costs, license suspension, a bench warrant or trouble with...
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