Drunk Driving Charges

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...

St. Patrick's Day is widely celebrated with parades, green attire and the consumption of green beer. As a result of the widespread understanding that St. Patrick’s Day is a “drinking holiday,” law enforcement agencies typically increase patrols and checkpoints to...

St. Patrick's Day is the last major social celebration before spring technically begins. What started out as a largely Irish holiday has become a major cultural event in the United States. People from all different cultural backgrounds may enjoy traditional Irish...

If you get a DUI, you may face significant financial consequences. You may have to pay fines, for instance, along with various fees. You may also have to spend time in state custody, which can cost you as you miss time at work. But could the impact on your employment...

Police officers generally arrest motorists anytime that they notice concerning signs of intoxication at the wheel. They tend to request chemical testing after car crashes and during traffic stops if someone has been driving poorly or slurs their speech while talking...

Driving under the influence (DUI) infractions are some of the most common crimes committed in South Carolina. Some drivers get arrested because they cause crashes, but many end up prosecuted because of a traffic stop. They fail a breath test or show clear signs of...

When temperatures drop and summer ends, cold and flu season is just getting started. While you may associate this time of year with coughing, sneezing and a whole lot of tissues or cough drops, seasonal illnesses can have unexpected consequences. In fact, you can end...

Drunk driving is a significant issue, especially when an offender engages in repeated impaired driving behavior. South Carolina, like other states, takes repeat offenses extremely seriously. Those convicted more than once face increasing penalties, which can have a...