Drennan Law Firm 
The effects of a drunk driving conviction are far reaching. When the conviction is a felony, the effects are even more pronounced. It is imperative for you to understand exactly how this situation might impact your life.
South Carolina man sentenced in fatal DUI crash
A Greenwood, South Carolina, man has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars for a fatal collision that occurred back in 2014 when he was intoxicated. The man was found guilty of two felony DUI charges -- one resulting in death and another causing great bodily injury.
Felony DUIs are tough to fight against
If you are drunk and get into a car accident, your first thought might be to flee the scene. Of course, now that you are sober, you know this isn't the right thing to do. This realization might not hit you when you are drunk.
Fleeing the scene: How to make a bad accident worse
If you're involved in a deadly accident, whether or not drugs and alcohol played a part, one of the only ways you can make the situation worse for yourself is to flee the scene.
Student killed in pedestrian vs vehicle accident, driver arrested
A Coastal Carolina University student was killed recently as he attempted to cross S.C. 544 on an early Saturday morning. A 31-year-old man from Conway has been arrested and charged in the student's death.
Felony DUI charges aren't laughing matters
Any felony charge, even a felony DUI, is a serious matter. The last thing that you want to happen is being labeled as a felon for the rest of your life because you made a mistake. If you decided to drive home after a night of drinking, you might be facing that exact situation.
Sentence handed down in triple-fatal drunk driving crash case
In 2014, a three people were killed in an accident that was attributed to a drunk driver. Two other people were injured in the accident. That fatal accident led to a 25-year-old man facing felony charges. The case was recently resolved after the man pleaded guilty to two counts of felony DUI with injury and three counts of felony DUI with death.
Paramedic injured in accident loses leg
A paramedic has lost her right leg in an accident between an ambulance and a pickup truck. According to Florence officials, the ambulance and truck were involved in an accident at approximately 5:02 a.m. on Church Street. As a result, three people were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Councilman posts bond after DUI arrest
A Richland County councilman was released from jail after posting bond following a felony driving under the influence arrest. The man is being charged with felony DUI resulting from a motor vehicle accident over the weekend.
A good defense can mean fewer penalties when facing a felony DUI
Any DUI charges should be considered serious, but when the term felony gets placed on the table, you had better sit up and take notice. In South Carolina, those convicted of felony DUI can be sentenced to serve up to 25 years imprisonment depending upon the nature of the offense. Additionally, a felony DUI conviction can mean the defendant must pay thousands of dollars in fines.
