Police officers can arrest people after a one-on-one interaction in traffic because they suspect intoxication. They can also arrest those involved in motor vehicle collisions who fail breath tests or admit to drinking before the wreck. Such targeted enforcement...
Many families in South Carolina have holiday traditions that involve the consumption of alcohol. Maybe your grandmother makes a rum cake but adds the rum after baking so that it doesn't evaporate in the oven. Everyone knows that the kids aren't even allowed to try her...
If a Mount Pleasant police officer pulls you over and suspects you are driving under the influence, they will almost certainly ask you to blow into a handheld breath test device commonly known as a breathalyzer. As you know, the device tests your breath to determine...
Every holiday season, the roads fill with people traveling to celebrate with family members. Most Thanksgiving weekends and Christmas weeks see a lot of road traffic and countless family get-togethers around the country. Unfortunately, there is also a noteworthy spike...
People state facts that they’re positive about all the time, especially when it comes to driving under the influence. The truth is, however, many beliefs about drunk driving have no scientific backing. The next time a friend tells you “it’s ok to drive after having a...
Marijuana legalization has been a very slow process for the most part. However, cannabidiol or CBD is legally for sale in many businesses in all 50 states. Most businesses tout CBD as a non-psychoactive solution and may recommend it to people for everything from...
Field sobriety tests can, in theory, help police officers determine if someone is likely under the influence of alcohol. The way that someone performs on a field sobriety test can create the probable cause necessary for chemical breath testing and may play a role in...
The longer and more stressful your day at work has been, the more likely you are to look forward to the end of your shift. Many people will stop off at their favorite local watering hole on their way home just to release some of their work-related stress or to catch a...
Anyone accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in South Carolina will face significant consequences if they plead guilty or get convicted. Jail time, license suspension and large fines are all possible because of the DUI charge. Frequently, a basic...
Variety checkpoints are a powerful tool utilized by South Carolina law enforcement professionals to detect and deter impaired driving. Drivers who move through a sobriety checkpoint or drunk driving roadblock will need to briefly interact with law enforcement officers...
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