Field sobriety tests can, in theory, help police officers determine if someone is likely under the influence of alcohol. The way that someone performs on a field sobriety test can create the probable cause necessary for chemical breath testing and may play a role in...
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What happens if you stop for happy hour after skipping lunch?
The longer and more stressful your day at work has been, the more likely you are to look forward to the end of your shift. Many people will stop off at their favorite local watering hole on their way home just to release some of their work-related stress or to catch a...
Pedestrian crashes typically lead to felony DUI charges
Anyone accused of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense in South Carolina will face significant consequences if they plead guilty or get convicted. Jail time, license suspension and large fines are all possible because of the DUI charge. Frequently, a basic...
Can you turn around to avoid a sobriety checkpoint?
Variety checkpoints are a powerful tool utilized by South Carolina law enforcement professionals to detect and deter impaired driving. Drivers who move through a sobriety checkpoint or drunk driving roadblock will need to briefly interact with law enforcement officers...
Is license suspension mandatory for a DUI charge?
South Carolina has multiple penalties it assesses against those convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses. There is a possibility of jail time, especially for repeat offenders and those accused of a felony DUI offense. There will be fines assessed, in...
Can you get a DUI from drinking kombucha?
Accidentally drinking and driving is not something that often occurs. The average adult will recognize the flavor of even the best-disguised alcohol. Still, there is a small number of those accused of driving under the influence (DUI) charges who didn't drink a beer,...
Will you go to jail for a DUI?
As someone who has been accused of a DUI, one of your main concerns is wondering if you’re going to end up in jail. If you miss time from work, you might lose your job. If you’re not home, you won’t be able to help care for your children. Going to jail could...
As summer turns to fall, remember these DUI tips
Summer is here, which makes it a fantastic time to enjoy boating and going to festivals with friends and family. Between July and the end of the year, the availability of alcohol really increases as people start participating in tailgate events, head to recreational...
Will South Carolina make you install an IID after a DUI?
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are common criminal offenses in South Carolina. Hundreds of people every month get pulled over for drunk driving or arrested at the scene of a crash for having too much alcohol in their bloodstream. If they plead guilty to...
Spiked drinks are a real DUI risk for young drivers
As a general rule, a driver cannot meet or exceed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. This is not nearly as high as many people assume, but it generally takes an adult at least two or three drinks to get there. For some who have a high tolerance or who are...
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