A young woman has been arrested and charged with drunk driving following a fatal car accident. According to authorities, the 22-year-old South Carolina woman was driving down Interstate 26 at approximately 7 p.m., on a recent Sunday evening when she collided with the...
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Diabetes can be mistaken for drunk driving
Many people in South Carolina have diabetes. In fact, it's been estimated that as many as 20 percent of the drives on the road at any given time are suffering from this disease. This is important because someone who has not had one's medication in too long could be...
What is the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program?
Did you know that one of the goals of the South Carolina government is to rehabilitate drunk driving offenders? This goal is accomplished by requiring those convicted of felony DUI to attend a statewide substance abuse program known as the South Carolina Alcohol and...
DUI charges filed against Welborn Mayor
DUI charges affect people in all walks of life, from business people to students to individuals in elected offices. One such affected individual was the Mayor of Greenwood, Welborn Adams, who was arrested after a breathalyzer test established that he had been driving...
Are field sobriety tests in South Carolina always airtight?
Would you believe that it is possible to beat drunk driving allegations? The fact is that roadside tests are not always entirely reliable or trustworthy. Police officers may not administer them correctly, or the materials with which they examine your sobriety in South...
What is the horizontal gaze nystagmus test?
Police officers in South Carolina and other states are increasingly targeting alleged drunk drivers that they deem "hardcore" -- those who have been through the DUI system on numerous occasions. Authorities argue that those particular defendants have already mastered...
Women charged shown on dash cam video
In 2015, video cameras are ubiquitous. This includes dash cams, which are standard issue in police cars in many cities. One in Greenville, South Carolina, captured the extraordinary actions of a woman who has been charged with driving under the influence. The woman...
South Carolina using ‘Summer or Slammer’ DUI campaign
For many people, the last day of summer is Labor Day. While not the official end to summer, Labor Day does signal that summer is winding down. Over the Labor Day weekend, law enforcement in South Carolina hopes to reduce the number of accidents on the state's...
What can affect breathalyzer tests?
Most people know that if they are pulled over while driving because they are suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, they will probably have a breathalyzer test administered to them. However, it is important to understand what can affect the results of...
What can I expect during a field sobriety test?
What should you expect when you get pulled over for drunk driving in South Carolina? Unless you have been through a traffic stop before, you probably are not aware of the procedures associated with field sobriety tests. It is imperative that drivers know the standard...
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