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Most drivers in South Carolina have heard the most common urban legends about breath testing. For example, many people still share the myth that sucking on a penny or multiple pennies before performing a breath test might eliminate the risk of failing the test. Others...
Individuals convicted of significant crimes may be at risk of losing personal assets. Although the Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures, the law provides for some scenarios where it is legal for state authorities to seize personal...
Police enforcement efforts for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses are constant. Police officers on traffic patrol constantly screen motorists that they encounter for signs of intoxication. In some cases, police departments may even establish sobriety...
Since the introduction of Emma’s Law in 2014, drivers in South Carolina who are convicted of drunk driving face particularly strict penalties. These already-strict penalties were recently enhanced thanks to an expansion of the law that went into effect in May of 2024....
Some people get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges at the scene of motor vehicle collisions. Others get arrested at checkpoints or because the police officer pulled them over due to their behavior at the wheel. After a DUI arrest, a motorist is...
South Carolina tends to see a very hot and humid weather throughout the summer months. Many people who have lived in the state for years to come accustomed to the often-oppressive summer heat. They probably have a few preferred tactics for staying cool. For many...
Finding yourself charged with a DUI while away from your home state can be challenging. In South Carolina, it’s illegal to drive under the influence (DUI) as it’s a potentially life-altering mistake. Unfortunately, the state has seen a rise in DUIs in recent years....
Juneteenth is a relatively new federal holiday, although its roots go back to the end of the Civil War. The celebration reflects when the last slaves in Texas finally became emancipated in 1865, many months after the end of the Civil War and the widespread enforcement...
Checkpoints involve police officers screening people who pass a certain point on the road for a particular safety issue. People who get arrested at checkpoints and those who worry about encountering them often have questions about these popular law enforcement tools....
If a driver is ever pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving, the officer who stops them will try to determine if they’re impaired or if there’s something else going on. They have several tools they can use to try to determine what is true. One option that some...
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