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...
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Can drugged driving be detected?
Alcohol is not the only substance that South Carolina motorists should avoid before driving a passenger vehicle. Drivers caught with illegal drugs in their systems like cocaine or marijuana could also face charges. A motorist who is guilty of driving while under the...
How to avoid a DUI this holiday season
Many individuals typically attend an office party or family gathering during the month of December. If you are planning on consuming alcohol, it is imperative that you have a plan to get home safely. Drivers in South Carolina may be charged with DUI if their blood...
Watch out for holiday DUIs from unexpected alcohol ingestion
Every year, the holiday season has many different foods and drinks that contain alcohol. What some people don't realize is that the alcohol could be so strong that they could end up with a DUI.This year, it is important that you take some time to think about which...
Remember these points for your holiday festivities
With the holiday season here, people may start to go out and socialize more than usual. It's imperative that anyone who's going to drive understands that they need to avoid alcoholic beverages. Enforcement for drunk driving increases around the holidays.The best thing...
Just who is more likely to get a DUI?
It's easy to assume that men and women get intoxicated similarly and are likely to get DUIs at the same rate, but the reality is that one of the two genders is much more likely to drive drunk than the other.According to statistics, men are more likely to be involved...
Why will your insurance go up with a DUI?
You carry car insurance, which is the law, and you've always been cautious not to drink and drive. Still, you found yourself accused of driving under the influence, because you were nodding off behind the wheel. The officer believed that you'd been using drugs, though...
Avoid drunk driving on Halloween with these tips
Halloween is approaching, which means that there is going to be an increased risk of car crashes due to drunk driving. With so many Halloween parties and events going on, it's more likely that there will be alcohol around you.Remember, even one alcoholic beverage...
Yes, you could lose your job due to a DUI
If you are accused of a DUI, one of the most pressing issues may be what will happen to your job. The reality is that many employers will terminate an employee who is convicted of a DUI, because they represent a threat to the company. You may even have a clause in...
5 ways to fight traffic tickets
Getting a traffic ticket is at best an annoyance and at worst the difference between you being able to drive and losing your license. Traffic tickets are not always given out for a good reason because sometimes an error of judgment is made and mistakes occur. If you...
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