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Bateman Attends Exclusive NCDC Program

Over the summer, John was accepted to attend the National Criminal Defense College at the Roger Williams University Law School in Bristol, Rhode Island. Only 112 participants are accepted for the two-week program!! During these two weeks, John underwent intensive and innovative training on a variety of topics including client interviews, jury selection, direct and […]

Two-Car DUI Accident Causes One Death in Summerville

Two-car DUI accident causes one death

Two-car DUI accident causes one death, a two-car collision caused by a drunk driver resulted in the death of a woman on Thursday, October 10. The crash took place near Midland Parkway on the 4300 block of the Ladson Road. It involved a Silver Mercedes and a Ford Expedition. According to the eye witnesses, the […]

6 Ways to Have Your DUI Charges Reduced

6 Ways to Have Your DUI Charges Reduced

A DUI citation can be a life-changing experience affecting your financial and social standing. You may be slapped with heavy fines, face possible jail-time and have your license suspended for a period. The jail time can range from a few days to a few years depending on whether it’s the first, second or subsequent offense. […]

Driver Charged With Felony After Deadly DUI Crash

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Driver charged with a felony after deadly DUI crash. A man involved in a deadly DUI crash that took place nearly two weeks ago has been charged with felony. The accident took place when the driver of a Ford Explorer suddenly corrected the direction of the vehicle. The sudden over-correction caused the vehicle to overturn, […]

No DUI Penalties for Greenville Teen After Clean BAC Results

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It is not strange to see an entire DUI case collapse in the face of lack of key evidence. This is exactly what happened in a recent Greenville county case which involved a teen DUI and a fatality. Savannah Hutchinson, 17, had been charged with felony DUI after the car she was driving crashed, resulting […]

The Penalties for DUI with a Minor in The Car

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Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, is considered a serious offense in all states. A DUI citation will stay on your driving record for many years, from 7 to 10 years in most states. It can also significantly affect your insurance rates, forcing you to pay a higher premium for your auto policy. That being […]

17-Year-Old Cleared By Court After DUI Blood Test Is Found To Be Negative

17-Year-Old Cleared By Court After DUI Blood Test Found To Be Negative

Savanna Hutchinson, a 17-year-old who had been charged with a felony DUI for an accident that occurred on May 7th 2019 resulting in the death of her friend Gayle Sellers has been released by a court in South Carolina after a blood test to ascertain her blood alcohol content level turned out to be negative. […]

How DUIs Affect your Insurance

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Driving under the influence, or DUI, is one of the major causes of road accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately one-third of all traffic accidents involve a drunk driver. This is precisely why DUI laws are put in place to prevent drivers from driving when under the influence. It is also important […]

Will I Keep My License If My DUI Charge Is Reduced?

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Driver’s license suspensions often accompany penalties for DUI convictions. This is arguably one of the most devastating penalties for a DUI due to the loss of independence it occasions and the cost of reinstating the license. However, it is avoidable, but only if you act fast and hire an experienced DUI defense lawyer who knows […]