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Fatal DUI Crash Kills Three-Year-Old, Driver Charged

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A woman involved in a fatal DUI crash that caused the death of a three-year-old has now been charged. She was formally charged last Thursday and remains in custody. The accident itself took place back on January 9 on Highway 66. Heather Grace Boyd, 23, of Loris was driving east on the highway. She lost […]

South Carolina Dedicates Enormous Resources to Testing for Hemp and Marijuana

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In more than half the states, marijuana is legal to a degree. Lawmakers in eleven states have made it legal for adults over 21 to use marijuana recreationally. In another 15 states, it’s no longer a criminal offense to be caught with small amounts of marijuana. The person caught with the drug is issued a […]

Is Your DUI Case Valid?

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In a twist that will no doubt have far-reaching legal implications on the status of pending DUI cases and appeals, officials from the state police have sent out a statement to law enforcement officers and prosecutors across the state alerting them of issues with DMT breathalyzer kit used in testing the level of alcohol in […]

Fired Over False DUI, Claims May River Band Director

Fired Over False DUI, Claims May River Band Director

The former May River band director, Shelby Ledbetter, was recently fired from her position after a vote by the board of education. Ledbetter had decided to initiate legal proceedings against this decision but now the board has countered that she can’t appeal the firing. The vote over whether or not to fire Ledbetter took place […]

The Difficulty of Testing Drivers For Cannabis

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The increasing acceptance of cannabis use in states across the U.S. is creating a headache for law enforcement officials – especially when it comes to testing drivers who might be suffering from impairment due to their use of either cannabis itself – or products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) extract. THC is the active ingredient that causes […]

John Bateman Speaks at Florence County Bar

On December 12th John Bateman taught a course of instruction substance Abuse and Mental Health as it pertains to the mental health of the legal profession. The presentation was made to the Florence County Bar as a part of their year-end CLE, and is representative of the Bateman Law Firm’s commitment to the improvement of […]

Driving Under The Influence Of Marijuana Common For Millions Of Americans According To CDC

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The CBC has taken the time to do its research concerning marijuana use and driving under the influence. According to its studies, there are millions of Americans driving under the influence of marijuana and this number is continuing to rise. The figure currently sits at approximately 12 million Americans in 2018 with 2.3 million Americans […]

Penalties for Driving Under DUI Suspension in South Carolina

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DUI offenses carry a number of penalties in South Carolina. These include jail time, fine, mandatory rehabilitation programs as well as license suspension. The penalties increase with each subsequent DUI offense. Typically, the first penalty you will face after a DUI arrest is the license suspension. Your license will be confiscated by the officer making […]