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You blew into the breath-test machine after a night out in Charleston, and the number on the screen seemed to settle everything. But what if that same machine needed repairs a few days later? Breath-test machines are precision instruments that can malfunction, and...
If you encounter a DUI checkpoint, you might not have much time to think about how to preserve a record of the interaction. Planning ahead can help you protect useful evidence without creating additional safety or legal concerns. Here are practical steps to consider...
Driving near a college campus can mean crowded streets, pedestrians, unfamiliar parking rules and frequent stops. If you attend the College of Charleston (CofC), The Citadel, Charleston Southern University (CSU), Trident Technical College or the Medical University of...
You spent the afternoon at a beach bar on Isle of Palms, and the rental cart outside looks like the easy way back. It barely tops 20 miles per hour, and home is a few blocks away. Many visitors assume a golf cart falls outside South Carolina's driving under the...
It is 1 a.m. at the station, and the breath test machine just printed a number above 0.08%. You had a few beers on Shem Creek hours earlier, and the reading feels wrong. For many drivers, that number puts a job, a paycheck and a clean record on the line. South...
Opening official paperwork to find a charge for Driving With an Unlawful Alcohol Concentration (DUAC) often causes confusion. Most drivers expect to see a standard drunk driving charge instead. Learning how state laws handle this offense will help you understand what...
Seeing a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint ahead can make anyone nervous, even a driver who hasn't had a drink. When this happens, a common question is whether it's legal to turn around before reaching one. The short answer is yes, but there are limits on...
When a DUI breath test prints a high number, your thoughts can jump straight to your license, job or even jail. Yet the number does not appear in isolation. South Carolina requires a 20-minute waiting period before officers collect a breath sample, and what happens...
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...
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