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,...
Drunk Driving Charges
Will I lose my job if I get a DUI?
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...
Is it legal to ‘sleep it off’ in your car?
You already know that drinking and driving is illegal and dangerous, so you chose not to do it. However, if you have nowhere else to go other than your car, you may not have a lot of options on where you can sleep it off. Even if you are doing the right thing by not...
Do you know the most dangerous DUI days of the year?
Drunk driving is a persistent issue in the United States, and it is one that can cause serious injuries or deaths. Those who are caught driving while impaired may also face significant penalties and have their lives disrupted because of alcohol. DUIs are more common...
Commercial drivers have more at risk over DUI charges
Those who drive for a living get held to a higher standard than the average person out on the South Carolina roads. There are more educational requirements to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) than a standard driver's license. Everything from the traffic laws...
2 reasons a chemical breath test could return false results
Chemical evidence often seems irrefutable to people facing charges or serving on a jury. People put so much faith in physical evidence and chemical tests that they can question their own experience because of test results. If a police officer pulled you over and...
Can my car get impounded after a DUI?
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is illegal in South Carolina. A conviction for DUI involves costly fines, a driver’s license suspension and even a term of imprisonment in some cases. On top of that, you could even lose your vehicle if this is the...
What impact will a DUI have on your car insurance?
The police in South Carolina are constantly on the lookout for drunk drivers. When they suspect someone of driving under the influence (DUI), they will likely pull that person over to talk with them. If the officer still feels suspicious after that conversation, they...
With the holiday season comes increased DUI enforcement
As the weather grows colder, people start preparing for the holidays. Kids begin designing this year's exciting new Halloween costume, and their parents start thinking about Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas gifts. Many people are so excited about the holidays that...
Was drunk driving ever legal?
Over the centuries, people have enjoyed drinking as a way to relax and unwind from the day. Along with a history of drinking, there is an equal history of people having too much to drink and finding themselves in trouble. In the United States, the first drunk driving...
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