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The criminal courts have the authority to hand down numerous consequences for various criminal offenses. State statutes and the specific circumstances leading to the arrest largely determine what penalties a defendant might face. Individuals accused of driving under...
When police officers suspect people of drunk driving, they start looking for evidence. They ask a driver what they did previously to see if they may have committed a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction. They may ask them to exit the vehicle to submit to field...
Drivers in South Carolina have to follow the rules of the road. Those accused of breaking the law may face numerous serious consequences. Most types of traffic violations or driving-related crimes can carry significant fines. In some cases, traffic violations may also...
There are multiple reasons why a driving under the influence (DUI) charge might cost a professional their job. In some cases, they miss work due to court dates or incarceration. Employers with strict attendance policies may fire workers who miss multiple days of work,...
Police departments typically have at least a few officers on duty at any given time. However, there are times when there is a greater need for more officers on duty. In situations where local authorities can reasonably predict an uptick in dangerous or illegal...
What humans eat can have a direct impact on their appearance, health and quality of life. People are often willing to embrace major dietary changes to improve their health or lose weight. There have been many fad diets over the years that people have embraced to...
Some people plead guilty immediately after getting charged with a driving under the influence (DUI) offense. They assume that avoiding trial is the best option available to them. People are often so focused on the possible criminal penalties of a DUI charge that they...
Most drunk driving enforcement occurs on a case-by-case basis. Police officers responding to a crash report or conducting traffic stops screen individual drivers for signs of intoxication through the tests that they administer. Local police departments sometimes...
Every year (and sometimes several times within a year) I hear people defend their drinking before getting into their vehicle because they did something to metabolize the alcohol in their body. In our last post, we discussed if drinking coffee actually has that effect....
There are many tips that people utilize to avoid driving under the influence (DUI) charges. For example, some people count their drinks, while others insist on only patronizing places where they know the recipes and standards of service. Some people even invest in...
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