A man who was arrested by the South Carolina Highway Patrol over DUI charges on the previous Sunday has now been charged with committing a lewd act with a child. The said charge no longer exists in the South Carolina law anymore and has since been replaced by sexual conduct with a minor. According to […]
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In just about every state, in order to be charged with DUI, you need to have a blood alcohol concentration of at least .08. However, in South Carolina, this isn’t the case. Some people think that, as long as you blow less than this .08 threshold, you’re safe. This couldn’t be further from the truth. […]
In a fatal DUI incident that took place back in October 19, 2019, the South Carolina Highway Patrol has still not submitted a report, causing delays in the hearing on the case. The latest hearing for the case which was scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, had to be postponed due to the missing report. The […]
In almost every state, the legal limit for BAC( Blood Alcohol Content) while driving is .08. This means that your blood alcohol concentration has to be at least 8% in order to be charged with drunk driving. Now, the police can still arrest anyone who appears to be impaired to the point where they can’t […]
DUI defense lawyers in Spartanburg meet with clients all the time who have been charged with their first DUI. They seem shocked and surprised that they are now facing criminal charges. One of the first things they tell their lawyer is that they only had a few drinks. They really didn’t think they were drunk. […]
A driver who was involved in a fatal crash that led to the death of one person has been charged with felony DUI. The accident took place on Friday, February 28. According to the details released by the authorities, the incident happened on the U.S. 521, also known as the Greeleyville Highway. Drema Durham was […]
For some reason, a lot of people are under the impression that some people are above the law. That simply isn’t the case, especially when it comes to drunk driving. The laws in South Carolina are pretty strict when it comes to DUI. Nobody suspected of drinking and driving gets off with a warning – […]
The most critical moments of a DUI case occur during and right after a DUI arrest in Greenville, SC is made. Once you have been read your rights, request a lawyer. Your Time with The Arresting Officer As soon as the police officer approaches your car after pulling you over, they are going to begin […]
Authorities in Greenville County have charged a driver with DUI after the driver stole and then crashed a patrol vehicle belonging to the county. The incident took place in the early hours of this Sunday. Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office shared details of the incident. According to the deputies, they were notified of […]
When working with a lawyer in a DUI case, they will request the evidence that the prosecution plans on using in the courtroom. It is during this motion for discovery in a DUI case that they may be able to build your entire defense. Motion for Discovery in a DUI Case Once you have obtained […]
A Sumter man has been charged with DUI and a number of other offenses following a 20-minute police chase that resulted in his arrest. The police chase and the consequent arrest took place this Saturday. According to troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Christopher Mickens of Sumter was stopped by a trooper at around […]
DUI charges are not anything to be taken lightly, especially in Spartanburg, SC. There is a gray area when it comes to what is considered a vehicle in the eyes of the law though. Can you be charged with a DUI while using a motorized wheelchair? Rare but Possible To answer the question in a […]