The holidays are a time to party and have fun with your friends. This might include partaking in alcoholic beverages. If this is the case, you need to plan carefully to avoid facing legal charges. You need to ensure that you have a safe way to get home after the...
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The SR22: Insurance coverage after a DUI
Many different impacts can come from a drunk driving conviction. You probably know about the time in jail, the driver's license suspension, the fines and other similar points. What you might not be prepared for is the increase in the insurance premiums that you have...
Don’t let a drunk driving charge ruin the winter holidays
Have you made any plans for the winter holidays yet? If you have, make sure you are making plans for getting home safely after you have a few drinks at the parties. It is imperative that you do this for each event you are invited to because nothing will put a damper...
Beyond the sentence: Collateral consequences of convictions
Criminal charges of all sorts come with specific penalties that you need to think carefully about when you are preparing your defense. Many people think about the court-imposed or direct consequences of these charges but they don't think about the collateral...
Police tactics used to stop drunk drivers in their tracks
Just about everyone knows that drunk driving is against the law in South Carolina. What some people might not realize is that this state uses a multifaceted approach to help stop drunk drivers in their tracks. The police tactics are often the ones that get drunk...
Will dash cam footage make an impact on your DUI case?
Knowing the points that you have to think about when you are arrested for a drunk driving charge might help you when you are planning your defense. You have to remember that the penalties for these charges are very serious and should provide you with a reason to work...
Each point in a DUI case might be a defense point
We recently discussed some of the specific points that can come into the picture when you are arrested for drunk driving. Each of the points of your case is one that could potentially be a focus of your defense. When we review your case to determine what defense...
Physical and mental conditions can impact field sobriety tests
Many police departments rely on the standardized field sobriety test to make a preliminary determination about a driver's sobriety. This is something that can be a very bad situation for some people, including those who have conditions that preclude them from being...
Blood sugar issues from diabetes could result in a DUI charge
Because of the way that field sobriety tests are administered and the rapid results of roadside breath tests, many people tend to assume that those who get accused of driving under the influence (DUI) are guilty. Equipment isn't perfect, and it can't account for...
DUI Treatment Court Program helps some drunk driving defendants
There are many things that you have to think about when you are out drinking with friends. One of the primary matters to consider is how you are going to get home. This is something that must be planned because if you try to drive home after you have been drinking,...
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