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...
South Carolina has multiple penalties it assesses against those convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. There is a possibility of jail time, especially for repeat offenders and those accused of a felony DUI offense. There will be fines assessed, in...
Accidentally drinking and driving is not something that often occurs. The average adult will recognize the flavor of even the best-disguised alcohol. Still, there is a small number of those accused of driving under the influence (DUI) charges who didn't drink a beer,...
As someone who has been accused of a DUI, one of your main concerns is wondering if you’re going to end up in jail. If you miss time from work, you might lose your job. If you’re not home, you won’t be able to help care for your children. Going to jail could...
Summer is here, which makes it a fantastic time to enjoy boating and going to festivals with friends and family. Between July and the end of the year, the availability of alcohol really increases as people start participating in tailgate events, head to recreational...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are common criminal offenses in South Carolina. Hundreds of people every month get pulled over for drunk driving or arrested at the scene of a crash for having too much alcohol in their bloodstream. If they plead guilty to...
As a general rule, a driver cannot meet or exceed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. This is not nearly as high as many people assume, but it generally takes an adult at least two or three drinks to get there. For some who have a high tolerance or who are...
The summer, as well as the Fourth of July holiday, create a greater risk of people drinking and driving. Compared to other holidays, the Fourth of July ranks as the one of the worst DUI days of the year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...
When you’re stopped and accused of driving while impaired, it can be extremely frustrating. On one hand, you know that you have the right to defend yourself. On the other, you know that these charges can start impacting you before you’re ever found to be guilty. If...
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