Drennan Law FirmDui & Traffic Law Center
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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...
Memorial Day and other long holiday weekends often “host” an increase in drunk driving crashes. Therefore, driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement actions tend to increase around major holidays. It’s common for those traveling on Memorial Day weekend to...
Spring is beautiful in Charleston, but it comes with a price. The city's infamous ‘Yellow Season’ usually coats everything in a thick layer of pollen. Hence, if you suffer from seasonal allergies, you likely reach for a prescription antihistamine just to get through...
Imagine driving through Charleston on a warm spring evening when an officer pulls you over. You notice that an open beer can sits in your cupholder. This is where that one detail can change everything. In South Carolina, you do not need to drink a single drop of beer...
You paid your fines, completed probation and moved on with your life. But a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction in South Carolina does not disappear when the court case ends. Years later, that record can surface when you apply for a job, try to rent an...
Your custom ride turns heads and makes a statement. However, some modifications can turn traffic stops into expensive violations. South Carolina law enforcement officers usually watch for excessive modifications that compromise safety. Hence, before you bolt on that...
Receiving traffic tickets is a common aspect of driving for many motorists in South Carolina. Beyond the costly fines, higher insurance premiums and potential license suspensions, understanding the common reasons drivers receive them can help others operate their cars...
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