Memorial Day is quickly approaching at the end of May, so now is a good time to talk about alcohol, driving and how to avoid a DUI. Memorial Day is a kind of “drinking holiday,” which means that there are often alcoholic beverages at parties and events on this date....
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One reason that DUI plea deals are common in South Carolina
Getting arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving in South Carolina is a serious matter. But depending on which county you were driving in before the officer arrested you, your case could be highly likely to settle with a lesser charge on your record. According to...
Can you receive a DUI if your BAC is below the legal limit?
In South Carolina, like in most other states, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. While this limit applies to most motorists, you may wonder whether it is possible to receive DUI charges if your BAC is...
Boating this spring? Don’t warm up with alcohol
In South Carolina, it is illegal to use a Jet Ski, sailboat or motorboat when you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. That being said, there is no law preventing passengers from drinking or from alcohol being present on the vessel. In fact, the law allows a...
BUI penalties can mar a pleasant day in a hurry
It is sheer understatement to simply note legions of Charleston-area residents’ fixation on water over many months of the year. After all, notes one tourist publication, “one of the Holy City’s greatest attributes is its prime location near the water.” Indeed, and as...
How much do people really drink on St. Patrick’s Day?
It’s no secret that St. Patrick’s Day has a reputation for being a “drinking” holiday. People drink whiskey and Guinness and beer full of green food coloring. This is all central to the celebration. At least, that’s the reputation that the day has. Is it real or just...
What happens if I get a second or third DUI?
South Carolina is very tough on people who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The punishments are severe enough after your first offense. If you already have a DUI on your record, and you get another one, the consequences could change your whole life...
Did alcohol or diet trigger a false-positive Breathalyzer result?
It is illegal in South Carolina to drive with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. But police officers cannot determine that by sight. They need clues to stop someone suspected of driving under the influence and science to make their case - assuming it is...
What you need to know about DUI checkpoints in South Carolina
Happy hour went into overtime, but you played it cool, limiting the rounds and mixing in some appetizers to help soak up the alcohol. Sober and confident enough to get behind the wheel for the short drive home. A half-mile from your front door, police set up a...
Do drivers have to take field sobriety tests in South Carolina?
You're driving home after a night out with some close friends. You had a couple of drinks, but you're confident in your ability to drive safely. You're well on your way when suddenly the car in front of you slams on their brakes. You immediately brake and you quickly...
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