One of the most common explanations people give for why they choose to drive after drinking is that they don't think they are over the legal limit. They may not realize how hard it is to actually estimate one's level of impairment. Alcohol affects people's judgment,...
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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...
The summer holidays may inspire sobriety checkpoints
Summer in South Carolina means barbecues, beach trips and family reunions. Summer means time away from school for children and more social opportunities for adults. This increased travel, tourism and pursuit of pleasure also means a likely uptick in certain types of...
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...
2 factors that can increase intoxication risks while boating
As temperatures rise, people look for ways to get out and enjoy the summer weather, particularly on the weekends. Boating is a wonderful way to blow off some steam after a long week at work and/or spend some quality time with friends or family. The sun and the waves...
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 should drivers expect when approaching a DUI checkpoint?
There are many ways that South Carolina police officers help to enforce the state’s laws against drunk driving. They pull people over when their behavior leads an officer to suspect chemical impairment. They perform chemical tests on those involved in collisions. They...
3 reasons sobriety tests might be invalid
Sobriety tests are used by law enforcement officers to determine whether a driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol. These tests are designed to measure a person's ability to perform physical or mental tasks, and can be used as evidence in criminal cases under certain...
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