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The true cost of a DUI can't be explained with a single figure. There are financial costs, of course, but other losses, like jobs or scholarship opportunities to universities could also add to the overall expense of the crime.Nationally, the average cost of a DUI...
Field sobriety tests are an important part of the evidence gathering process for police officers who conduct a suspected DUI stop in South Carolina. Because Breathalyzer test results -- and the results of other types of blood alcohol tests -- can sometimes be thrown...
People often get in legal trouble simply because they listen to some of the most common drunk driving myths floating around today. This can lead to an unexpected arrest and very serious legal charges.Remember, the fact that you heard misinformation at some point is...
While you might think that anyone can pass a sobriety test when they're sober, the reality is that these tests are so subjective that it might not be the case at all. There are three primary tests, the one-leg stand, horizontal gaze nystagmus test and walk-and-turn...
When you get a DUI, the costs you accrue aren't just from being fined by the courts or having to pay for a chemical test. The reality is that a DUI costs thousands of dollars because it affects all aspects of your life.When you're threatened with a DUI, it's important...
Most people know that a DUI will affect them by resulting in criminal charges and possible penalties. One thing not many discuss is the possibility of your insurance costs increasing to a point where you can't afford to pay for it or to drive your vehicle.After a DUI,...
When you're driving and see a sobriety checkpoint up ahead, you might wish you could do anything you could to avoid it. It takes time to get through one, and there's no guarantee that the officer won't stop you. If you've had a drink or two, even if you're not too...
When you are pulled over by law enforcement officials while driving and asked to perform a Breathalyzer test, it is probably in your best interests to oblige. This is because as a person with a drivers' license, you are considered to have given implied consent in...
There are many drinks out there that mix caffeine and alcohol. From coffee mixed with a shot of alcohol to Red Bull poured into a mixed drink, many people opt to have a little additional punch to the drink.Mixing alcohol and caffeine is dangerous, though. Energy...
Immediately after realizing you're facing a DUI, your thoughts may turn to how your life could change. Beyond the potential for a jail sentence or fine, there are other things you have to worry about.Socially, you may become an outcast from your friends or family. At...
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