It’s frustrating to be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol when you know you weren’t actually impaired. More frustrating still, however, is the fact that all the evidence seems to be weighted against you. Don’t lose heart or hope, because that’s...
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Why a pocket breath test won’t protect you from a DUI charge
When you regularly drink, you may develop the ability to better gauge your own alcohol intoxication. However, you may also develop an increased alcohol tolerance, which can be a risk factor for drunk driving charges. Even if you can consume more alcohol without it...
Don’t take a DUI charge home from the holidays
Visiting out-of-state family or friends over the holidays gives you a chance to reconnect and relax – all while you celebrate the season. What happens, however, if you celebrate a little too much and end up picking up a drunk driving charge in another state? Whether...
How fast can you sober up after a night of drinking?
Having a night out with friends or family members is a lot of fun. If you are heading out and intend to drink alcohol, be sure you have a way to get home. It is easy to underestimate how alcohol will affect you, so it is best not to take any chances. The liver breaks...
2 reasons to raise questions about a DUI arrest at a checkpoint
Police officers can arrest people after a one-on-one interaction in traffic because they suspect intoxication. They can also arrest those involved in motor vehicle collisions who fail breath tests or admit to drinking before the wreck. Such targeted enforcement...
Can you safely enjoy an eggnog this year if you’ll drive home?
Many families in South Carolina have holiday traditions that involve the consumption of alcohol. Maybe your grandmother makes a rum cake but adds the rum after baking so that it doesn't evaporate in the oven. Everyone knows that the kids aren't even allowed to try her...
What happens if I don’t submit to a roadside DUI breath test?
If a Mount Pleasant police officer pulls you over and suspects you are driving under the influence, they will almost certainly ask you to blow into a handheld breath test device commonly known as a breathalyzer. As you know, the device tests your breath to determine...
3 reasons drunk driving crashes spike around the holidays
Every holiday season, the roads fill with people traveling to celebrate with family members. Most Thanksgiving weekends and Christmas weeks see a lot of road traffic and countless family get-togethers around the country. Unfortunately, there is also a noteworthy spike...
Debunking 5 myths about drunk driving
People state facts that they’re positive about all the time, especially when it comes to driving under the influence. The truth is, however, many beliefs about drunk driving have no scientific backing. The next time a friend tells you “it’s ok to drive after having a...
Can the use of CBD cause impairment and affect driving?
Marijuana legalization has been a very slow process for the most part. However, cannabidiol or CBD is legally for sale in many businesses in all 50 states. Most businesses tout CBD as a non-psychoactive solution and may recommend it to people for everything from...
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