In addition to the criminal consequences, a DUI conviction can also have a lasting impact on your personal and professional life. However, there are steps you can take to mitigate the consequences of a DUI charge. Let’s discuss the five most important steps to follow when you’ve been charged with a DUI. This is to […]
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Any mistakes made by the arresting officer can have an impact on your case’s result. That’s why it’s critical to understand the most common errors law enforcement officers make when arresting someone for DUI, so you can better defend yourself and your rights. In this article, we’ll go through some of the most typical mistakes […]
DUI crimes can have substantial implications for individuals convicted. A DUI conviction usually results in a mix of penalties, community service, license suspension, probation period, and even jail time. Your probation period is one of the most important phases after a DUI conviction. You must follow particular regulations or risk further penalties. Violating probation can […]
Have you ever felt that your independence on the broad road was compromised as you neared a DUI checkpoint? It’s a typical occurrence in and around Greenville, South Carolina, and it may be frightening. And are these DUI checkpoints even lawful in South Carolina? Understanding the regulations surrounding DUI checkpoints might be beneficial whether you’ve […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that there are more than one million DUI arrests annually in the United States. Many people don’t know or don’t understand certain aspects of DUI. One such factor is what your lawyer can do for you if you are indeed guilty of DUI. A Spartanburg DUI lawyer can’t make […]
Many people wrongly assume that it is fairly practical to handle a DUI case alone because they know they are innocent. Unfortunately, a recent study found that those who represent themselves in court end up having harsher sentences, and have a harder time proving their innocence (even if they are so). When facing a DUI […]
You’ve just been pulled over. You know you’ve had a few drinks, but you’re not “drunk” drunk. You’ve had worse, and you’re not about to let this cop ruin your night. You roll down the window, ready for an altercation. Pause it here for a second. Just don’t do it. You can’t fight through it […]
Blood alcohol concentration, or BAC for short, is an essential metric for establishing whether someone was drunk driving or not (or even otherwise inebriated). The police can ask a suspected drunk driver to submit to a Breathalyzer test, followed by other sobriety tests, if needed, to ascertain if they are inebriated. If you are facing […]
It is strictly prohibited in South Carolina to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, especially for underage individuals. Our advice: don’t drink and drive, but if you or someone you know has been charged with underage drunk driving, it is important to seek the help of an experienced attorney from the […]
You’re on your way home from a party. You’re restless, it’s late, and you’ve had a few drinks. And guess what? You’re pulled over… The officer asks for you to get out of the car. You’re terrified because you think you’re going to be arrested for DUI. But how can you prove sobriety? We’ll go […]
If you’re arrested for DUI, you have the right to remain silent. You also have the right to an attorney and a phone call. These are known as your Miranda rights. It is important to contact a Clemson, South Carolina DUI lawyer as soon as possible if you are arrested. Criminal defense lawyers in Clemson, […]
If a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe that you are intoxicated, then they can detain you for further investigation. This includes asking you to perform field sobriety tests and taking a breathalyzer test. If you fail the sobriety tests or the breathalyzer test, then the officer can arrest you for DUI testing. However, […]