One of the most difficult aspects of a South Carolina DUI arrest is the risk of losing one's driving privileges. Indeed, without the ability to drive, the average South Carolina resident will be severely debilitated. We depend on our cars to drive us to and from work...
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Did someone spike your drink?
Imagine going out and deciding only to have one drink, knowing it wouldn't put you over the legal limit. Then, after getting pulled over for a traffic infraction or getting in an accident, you take a breath test and find out that you're actually drunk. You don't know...
Can you get a DUI on a tube or a raft?
In South Carolina, one of the things people love to do every summer is to get out their inner tubes and rafts and float down the rivers. This is a relaxing way to spend a hot summer afternoon, and it can really be a relief from the heat.You may be thinking that...
South Carolina’s buzzed driving campaign
In South Carolina, law enforcement officials have been running a campaign telling drivers that "Buzzed driving is drunk driving." The idea here is that many people think they're not drunk, even though they are, and so they get behind the wheel without realizing that...
What are the time constraints on a blood alcohol test?
You know that a blood alcohol test measures the concentration of alcohol -- or ethanol -- in your blood. These tests contribute to DUI charges and arrests because they help police determine if you've been drinking in a more conclusive way than just field sobriety...
What changes happened to the ignition interlock system?
The ignition interlock system started in 2007 in South Carolina. This system, which essentially puts a device on a person's car that tests his or her breath for alcohol before allowing the car to start, came about as a result of the Prevention of Underage Drinking and...
Defending against boating while intoxicated charges
For many South Carolina boaters, taking a group of friends out on the water for a day of fishing and fun could be their favorite way to spend a Saturday. However, every time you engage in this fun activity, it is vital to keep safety first -- not just for you and your...
DUI charges for high-level political staffer
One of the most devastating aspects of being charged with drunk driving is the immediate loss of privacy when the matter is reported in the media. Regardless of the fact that a great many DUI charges eventually get dropped, the damage has largely been done by the time...
DUI charges dismissed against former NFL player
Many South Carolina readers are familiar with the name Tyler Thigpen. Thigpen played football at Coastal Carolina University and became a star player in that organization. He went on to play in the NFL for the Vikings, and is currently affiliated with the Browns....
Mayor arrested after refusing to take a breath test
Many South Carolina readers were surprised to learn that the mayor of a South Carolina town was arrested last month and charged with drinking and driving. Although the arrest took place in late November, news reports did not surface until well into December. According...
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