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...
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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...
Man faces felony DUI charges after fatal car crash
South Carolina police were called to the scene of a terrible car crash on a recent Wednesday afternoon. A collision involving three vehicles slowed traffic in Spartanburg, near the intersection of East Blackstock Road and Arbours West Lane. Unfortunately, one of the...
South Carolina woman facing felony DUI charges following accident
A South Carolina woman is behind bars and is facing charges for an accident that occurred earlier this year. Local law enforcement officers claim this crash was the result of impaired driving. As one individual died and another was injured, the charges against her...
Push to include huffing in handing down DUI charges
For those South Carolina readers who are unfamiliar with the term "huffing," it refers to the practice of intentionally inhaling commonly found chemicals with the intention of achieving a state of intoxication. The substances chosen are often household chemicals...
Breath test cases can be difficult, but not impossible to win
Drunk driving is a serious matter in South Carolina, and it is something that is not taken lightly by local law enforcement. Those suspected of DUI are often subjected to a variety of tests which may include the standard field sobriety tests, breath and/or...
South Carolina state representative avoids DUI charge
A state representative for South Carolina is likely relieved at the news that one of two drunk driving charges against him has been dropped. Democrat Ted Vick has been fighting the charges, which stem from two separate incidents, even though he is not currently...
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