South Carolina is very tough on people who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The punishments are severe enough after your first offense. If you already have a DUI on your record, and you get another one, the consequences could change your whole life...
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Did alcohol or diet trigger a false-positive Breathalyzer result?
It is illegal in South Carolina to drive with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. But police officers cannot determine that by sight. They need clues to stop someone suspected of driving under the influence and science to make their case - assuming it is...
What you need to know about DUI checkpoints in South Carolina
Happy hour went into overtime, but you played it cool, limiting the rounds and mixing in some appetizers to help soak up the alcohol. Sober and confident enough to get behind the wheel for the short drive home. A half-mile from your front door, police set up a...
Do drivers have to take field sobriety tests in South Carolina?
You're driving home after a night out with some close friends. You had a couple of drinks, but you're confident in your ability to drive safely. You're well on your way when suddenly the car in front of you slams on their brakes. You immediately brake and you quickly...
Can you receive a DUI if your BAC is below the legal limit?
In South Carolina, like in most other states, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. While this limit applies to most motorists, you may wonder whether it is possible to receive DUI charges if your BAC is...
Can drugged driving be detected?
Alcohol is not the only substance that South Carolina motorists should avoid before driving a passenger vehicle. Drivers caught with illegal drugs in their systems like cocaine or marijuana could also face charges. A motorist who is guilty of driving while under the...
How to avoid a DUI this holiday season
Many individuals typically attend an office party or family gathering during the month of December. If you are planning on consuming alcohol, it is imperative that you have a plan to get home safely. Drivers in South Carolina may be charged with DUI if their blood...
Watch out for holiday DUIs from unexpected alcohol ingestion
Every year, the holiday season has many different foods and drinks that contain alcohol. What some people don't realize is that the alcohol could be so strong that they could end up with a DUI.This year, it is important that you take some time to think about which...
Remember these points for your holiday festivities
With the holiday season here, people may start to go out and socialize more than usual. It's imperative that anyone who's going to drive understands that they need to avoid alcoholic beverages. Enforcement for drunk driving increases around the holidays.The best thing...
Just who is more likely to get a DUI?
It's easy to assume that men and women get intoxicated similarly and are likely to get DUIs at the same rate, but the reality is that one of the two genders is much more likely to drive drunk than the other.According to statistics, men are more likely to be involved...
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