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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...
Bars and restaurants make money the more that their patrons drink, but they also risk a degree of liability if they break alcohol service rules. Dram shop laws sometimes lead to insurance claims and lawsuits brought against businesses because of their practices when...
Researchers looking for trends in traffic collision data are often able to identify patterns. For example, there are certain times when particular types of collisions seem to occur more frequently. There is a strong association between major federal holidays and drunk...
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