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...
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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...
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...
If you fail a breath test, can you still fight your charges?
Chemical breath testing involves a police officer gathering a sample of exhaled air and using a specialized piece of equipment to analyze the chemical composition of the exhaled gases. Many people think of breath testing as highly accurate, if not borderline...
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...
Pre- and post-Super Bowl drunk driving stats
With the Super Bowl around the corner, a dwindling number of teams are hoping for their moment in the championship sun. For fans at the game and those choosing to stay in the house or celebrate at the home of friends or family, if only to see the famed commercials,...
Why is it so important to not get your first DUI conviction?
Naturally, you never want to get a DUI conviction. If you do, you’re going to have to pay a fine, you’ll lose your license and you could even spend time in jail. Like all other states, the general blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers in South Carolina is a...
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