Drunk Driving Charges

The criminal courts have the power to hand down an assortment of different penalties in a driving under the influence (DUI) scenario. Drivers may end up serving time in state facilities. They may pay large fines in addition to any court costs they need to cover. It is...

Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can result from someone driving after having too much to drink. The state can also prosecute individuals for under the influence of prohibited drugs or certain prescription medications while driving. Even over-the-counter...

Some people enjoy a single drink on their way home from work. A stop at happy hour can offer a quiet moment of contemplation before handling family responsibilities in the evening. Others might drink when they are in social situations. Drinking at a party or during...

Motorists accused of impaired driving need to learn about the driving under the influence (DUI) statute in South Carolina. However, that is not the only law that may play an important role in their upcoming criminal case. South Carolina also has an implied consent...

Police enforcement efforts for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses are constant. Police officers on traffic patrol constantly screen motorists that they encounter for signs of intoxication. In some cases, police departments may even establish sobriety...

Some people get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges at the scene of motor vehicle collisions. Others get arrested at checkpoints or because the police officer pulled them over due to their behavior at the wheel. After a DUI arrest, a motorist is...

South Carolina tends to see a very hot and humid weather throughout the summer months. Many people who have lived in the state for years to come accustomed to the often-oppressive summer heat. They probably have a few preferred tactics for staying cool. For many...

Finding yourself charged with a DUI while away from your home state can be challenging. In South Carolina, it’s illegal to drive under the influence (DUI) as it’s a potentially life-altering mistake. Unfortunately, the state has seen a rise in DUIs in recent years....

Juneteenth is a relatively new federal holiday, although its roots go back to the end of the Civil War. The celebration reflects when the last slaves in Texas finally became emancipated in 1865, many months after the end of the Civil War and the widespread enforcement...

Police officers that initiate a traffic stop because they notice signs of a driver being impaired will try to determine what’s going on. One thing they must remember is that not everyone who appears impaired has been drinking or doing drugs. There are several...