Drunk Driving Charges

South Carolina is very tough on people who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The punishments are severe enough after your first offense. If you already have a DUI on your record, and you get another one, the consequences could change your whole life...

Happy hour went into overtime, but you played it cool, limiting the rounds and mixing in some appetizers to help soak up the alcohol. Sober and confident enough to get behind the wheel for the short drive home. A half-mile from your front door, police set up a...

You're driving home after a night out with some close friends. You had a couple of drinks, but you're confident in your ability to drive safely. You're well on your way when suddenly the car in front of you slams on their brakes. You immediately brake and you quickly...

In South Carolina, like in most other states, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. While this limit applies to most motorists, you may wonder whether it is possible to receive DUI charges if your BAC is...

There are many drinks out there that mix caffeine and alcohol. From coffee mixed with a shot of alcohol to Red Bull poured into a mixed drink, many people opt to have a little additional punch to the drink.Mixing alcohol and caffeine is dangerous, though. Energy...

You enjoy eating meals with wine reductions and desserts soaked in rum. You like to try anything with alcohol, but you always believed that eaten in food, alcohol was no longer a concern. The truth is much more complicated. Foods that are mixed with alcohol may end up...

You enjoy a night out with your friends, and you all enjoy drinking mixed drinks with caffeine. Your personal favorite is mixing Red Bull or other energy drinks with alcohol. It gives you a buzz and the energy you need to party throughout the night. There are some...

We all have preconceived notions about drivers in other states. For example, many of us assume motorists in Montana are all speed demons, or that drivers in the northeast are all hyper-aggressive. However, most of these notions are rooted in stereotypes rather than...

Most drivers are aware of the dangers of texting while driving, but many still engage in this risky practice.One South Carolina lawmaker is looking to do more to prevent tragedies caused by distracted driving. Representative Bill Taylor, a Republican from Aiken, is...