Blood Alcohol Tests

Most drivers in South Carolina have heard the most common urban legends about breath testing. For example, many people still share the myth that sucking on a penny or multiple pennies before performing a breath test might eliminate the risk of failing the test. Others...

Bars and restaurants make money the more that their patrons drink, but they also risk a degree of liability if they break alcohol service rules. Dram shop laws sometimes lead to insurance claims and lawsuits brought against businesses because of their practices when...

Accurately determining whether a motorist is impairment is critical when a police officer initiates a suspected drunk driving traffic stop. One option they have for doing this involves chemical testing. This is usually done through a breath test. There are two primary...

A motorist who has been arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction faces the risk of numerous consequences. A judge could sentence them to probation or a certain amount of time in state custody, especially if this was not their first offense. The...

When you’re out having a good time with your friends or family or you’re celebrating an important milestone, it’s easy to get carried away with your drinking. Being a responsible adult, however, you’d never intentionally drive while you’re impaired. You either do your...

When you’re having fun, it’s easy to over-indulge. Whether you lost count of the beers you had about three rounds in or just had one drink too many for safety, now you’re faced with the prospect of getting home and you need to sober up. Is there a way to speed up the...

One of the most common explanations people give for why they choose to drive after drinking is that they don't think they are over the legal limit. They may not realize how hard it is to actually estimate one's level of impairment. Alcohol affects people's judgment,...

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...

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...

You may be surprised to hear this, but did you know that it's relatively common for sober drivers to fail field sobriety tests? If you're one of them, then you may want to know why that happens and how to defend yourself. Any time you're stopped on suspicion of a DWI...