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with DUI or a traffic violation?
If you face DUI charges in South Carolina, you should know what options you have, including some that you may not be familiar with, like specialized or problem-solving courts, also known as DUI Courts. What are DUI Courts? These are specialized courts designed to...
Speed limits exist for public safety, but they serve as a major source of frustration for many motorists. Quite a few drivers resent having rules that control how quickly they reach their destinations. Speeding is relatively common. It is one of the few legal...
The criminal courts have the power to hand down an assortment of different penalties in a driving under the influence (DUI) scenario. Drivers may end up serving time in state facilities. They may pay large fines in addition to any court costs they need to cover. It is...
Police departments engage in regular traffic patrols to enforce the law and maintain public safety. Officers monitoring the behavior of drivers can conduct one-on-one traffic stops when they notice illegal activity. Occasionally, police departments want to engage in...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can result from someone driving after having too much to drink. The state can also prosecute individuals for under the influence of prohibited drugs or certain prescription medications while driving. Even over-the-counter...
Certain drivers have a higher degree of risk than others of facing DUI charges. Those with prior DUI offenses on their records often have more risk than the average driver. Many people accused of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses consume alcohol frequently....
Some people enjoy a single drink on their way home from work. A stop at happy hour can offer a quiet moment of contemplation before handling family responsibilities in the evening. Others might drink when they are in social situations. Drinking at a party or during...
Motorists accused of impaired driving need to learn about the driving under the influence (DUI) statute in South Carolina. However, that is not the only law that may play an important role in their upcoming criminal case. South Carolina also has an implied consent...
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...
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