Sobriety tests are used by law enforcement officers to determine whether a driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol. These tests are designed to measure a person's ability to perform physical or mental tasks, and can be used as evidence in criminal cases under certain...
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What is the legal BAC limit in South Carolina?
Most people make the assumption that the legal limit in South Carolina is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%. If you are over this limit, it becomes illegal to drive due to the risk of impairment. This limit is used in most states, so drivers often repeat...
If you fail a breath test, can you still fight your charges?
Chemical breath testing involves a police officer gathering a sample of exhaled air and using a specialized piece of equipment to analyze the chemical composition of the exhaled gases. Many people think of breath testing as highly accurate, if not borderline...
2 ways to potentially exclude field sobriety tests from court
In a South Carolina driving under the influence (DUI) case, the prosecutor needs every bit of evidence they can get. Especially if the person accused didn't cause any property damage or harm to others, the state will need to show poor performance at the wheel or a...
Pre- and post-Super Bowl drunk driving stats
With the Super Bowl around the corner, a dwindling number of teams are hoping for their moment in the championship sun. For fans at the game and those choosing to stay in the house or celebrate at the home of friends or family, if only to see the famed commercials,...
Why is it so important to not get your first DUI conviction?
Naturally, you never want to get a DUI conviction. If you do, you’re going to have to pay a fine, you’ll lose your license and you could even spend time in jail. Like all other states, the general blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers in South Carolina is a...
3 types of evidence you can challenge in a DUI case
It’s frustrating to be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol when you know you weren’t actually impaired. More frustrating still, however, is the fact that all the evidence seems to be weighted against you. Don’t lose heart or hope, because that’s...
Why a pocket breath test won’t protect you from a DUI charge
When you regularly drink, you may develop the ability to better gauge your own alcohol intoxication. However, you may also develop an increased alcohol tolerance, which can be a risk factor for drunk driving charges. Even if you can consume more alcohol without it...
Don’t take a DUI charge home from the holidays
Visiting out-of-state family or friends over the holidays gives you a chance to reconnect and relax – all while you celebrate the season. What happens, however, if you celebrate a little too much and end up picking up a drunk driving charge in another state? Whether...
How fast can you sober up after a night of drinking?
Having a night out with friends or family members is a lot of fun. If you are heading out and intend to drink alcohol, be sure you have a way to get home. It is easy to underestimate how alcohol will affect you, so it is best not to take any chances. The liver breaks...
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