A South Carolina woman is in the beginning stages of grief after a terrible car accident ended the life of a passenger in her vehicle. In addition, she is also confronted with criminal charges related to the fatal accident. Just days after the crash she was charged...
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Man faces DUI and child endangerment charges in South Carolina
Getting accused of driving while intoxicated can be alarming and even embarrassing. The person who faces DUI charges, however, has the right to defend himself or herself against the formal accusations. One man recently found himself in this scenario after being...
Defining criteria for felony boating under the influence charges
In past blog posts, we've discussed how South Carolina statutes address boating under the influence. Essentially, the many of the same standards applied by law enforcement for land-based drivers also apply to boat operators. Along that same line, South Carolina law...
Will South Carolina lawmakers lower legal limit for DUI?
For several years now, the defined legal limit for blood-alcohol concentration among South Carolina drivers has been 0.08 percent. The law wasn't always set at this benchmark, however. Federal officials pushed to reduce the legal limit and leveraged states to follow...
Unique South Carolina DUI laws place burden of proof on police
In many ways, South Carolina has unique laws regarding driving under the influence. This has served as a catalyst for discussion on this blog.One of our blog posts, for example, noted that South Carolina law requires DUI arrests to be video recorded. Not only that,...
Bars and stripes forever? South Carolina DUI patrols this weekend
For many people, the Fourth of July is a highlight of summer. The holiday is viewed as a great way to celebrate the country's founding alongside friends and family. After all of this revelry, however, South Carolina residents may want to do their best to avoid facing...
Felony DUI defense: Prosecutors have the burden of proof
One of the most commonly uttered phrases in the world of criminal defense is "guilty beyond a reasonable doubt." Although many readers may hear this phrase on a regular basis, it may not be clear just how weighty a phrase it really is.In any criminal proceeding,...
Is jail time required for first-time South Carolina DUI charges?
The experience of being pulled over by a police officer for suspicion of driving under the influence is likely to be intimidating. However, it's what could come afterward that could prove to be even more concerning.For many people, it may be hard to imagine how law...
Not a game: Felony DUI and South Carolina’s three-strikes law
The best pitchers in baseball are often defined by their ability to rack up three strikes in order to send their opponents back to the bench. Although America's pastime is a game beloved by many, three strikes in the world of criminal law should never be taken...
BUI: Intoxication could come faster on water than on land
South Carolina's statutes for driving under the influence of alcohol and boating under the influence are fairly similar, at least in terms of the law. For each statute, motor vehicle or boat operators are subject to the same legal limit for intoxication, which is a...
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