Many people experience a decrease in their overall mood during the winter months. Shorter days and changing weather patterns may make people more irritable. Therefore, when an opportunity to celebrate and raise one's spirits arises, people are often eager to make use...
Drunk Driving Charges
What factors influence BAC?
The main thing that influences blood alcohol concentration (BAC), of course, is how much alcohol an individual has consumed. A standard drink is generally considered to be 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or one shot. The number of drinks that someone has is the...
Can you trust a pocket breathalyzer?
There’s a huge emphasis on responsible drinking and road safety these days, and the consequences of a drunk driving conviction can be severe. With that in mind, “pocket breathalyzers,” or tiny devices that promise quick and accurate blood alcohol content measurements,...
3 major expenses people may need to cover due to DUI charges
An arrest for a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in South Carolina can be very embarrassing and inconvenient. Even in scenarios where the state charges someone with a technical infraction rather than with causing a crash that harmed other people, they can...
How a DUI can motivate changes in your life
Generally speaking, people tend to think very negatively about getting arrested. Someone who has been accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in South Carolina may be angry about the charges that they face and worried about what those accusations may...
How can a drunk driving conviction impact college students?
Partying is a commonly accepted part of college life, but this doesn’t mean that young adults can break the law without facing consequences. One thing that many college students don’t think about is that they will face many consequences if they’re convicted of drunk...
The serious problem with using an energy drink as a mixer
One of the reasons that people enjoy alcohol so much is because it is a central nervous system depressant. It can help people change their perception of the world and make it easier for them to socialize in some scenarios. However, alcohol can also make people sleepy....
Which state has the highest drunk driving rate?
The states with the most drunk drivers are typically the states with the highest populations. Texas, New York and California tend to be near the top of lists like this simply because far more people live there than in states like Wyoming or South Carolina. Bigger...
What is the legal BAC limit in South Carolina?
Most people make the assumption that the legal limit in South Carolina is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%. If you are over this limit, it becomes illegal to drive due to the risk of impairment. This limit is used in most states, so drivers often repeat...
2 ways to potentially exclude field sobriety tests from court
In a South Carolina driving under the influence (DUI) case, the prosecutor needs every bit of evidence they can get. Especially if the person accused didn't cause any property damage or harm to others, the state will need to show poor performance at the wheel or a...
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