A false positive breath test happens when someone’s breathalyzer test shows a blood alcohol level above the legal limit when the person is sober. If someone is not drunk, they should not be held accountable by law enforcement or charged with driving under the influence (DUI), but a false positive can complicate the matter. A […]
When Must You Plead Guilty To DUI Charges & What To Expect?
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, you will most likely have to appear in front of a judge to plead guilty to DUI charges or not guilty. Appearing in court on your DUI charges can be intimidating, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. In South Carolina, […]
Why a No Contest Plea for DUI Charges Is a VERY Bad Idea?
A lot of people mistakenly think that when they are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, they can simply accept a no contest plea to the charges, pay their fines, and save their time without any further penalties to worry about – but it’s not as simple as that. A […]
How To Perform Well In Field Sobriety Tests
Field sobriety tests (FTSs) are sets of three tests used by police to discern whether a driver is intoxicated. The tasks evaluate balance, coordination, and proficiency to divide attention to more than one task during the field sobriety test. The tests have been scientifically proven to validate legal intoxication in drivers doubted of drunken driving […]
Can You Avoid DUI Conviction Using Involuntary Intoxication Defense?
In the past, involuntary intoxication was deemed a valid legal defense. Recently, involuntary intoxication might not be regarded as justification for engagement in certain crimes – particularly drunk driving. However, generally speaking, if an individual engages in illegal activities without intention, they may be eligible for evading a conviction. If you did not consume alcohol […]
What To Do When You’re Charged With DUI & How To Avoid A Conviction
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), don’t panic! There are plenty of ways to defend yourself in court after being charged with DUI if you have strong legal representation. Arresting officers don’t always follow proper protocol when conducting field sobriety tests or Breathalyzer tests, which means that your results might not […]
What are the Consequences of a DUI Conviction in South Carolina?
If you’ve been charged with DUI in the state of South Carolina, you should know that the penalties are quite severe. In some states, there are no mandatory jail sentences for misdemeanor DUI convictions. Many other states also limit their fines to a couple of thousands of dollars. This isn’t the case in South Carolina. […]
Taking a DUI Charge to Trial: 5 Important Facts to Keep in Mind
Ideally, when one of our clients has been charged with DUI, our goal is to either get them acquitted or to at least get the charges against them reduced. There are times. however, when we have no choice but to take a case to trial. Our Clemson DUI lawyers have decades of combined experience handling […]
Should You Plead Guilty or No Contest to a DUI Charge?
One of the biggest mistakes people make after they’re arrested and facing a DUI charge is they go online and try to read up on South Carolina’s DUI laws. They talk to their friends and family and see what advice they have to offer. The problem is that a lot of people like to play […]
Driver Intoxication or Impairment: What You Should Base Your Case On
You can ask any driver in South Carolina, and they’ll know that the legal limit for DUI is 0.08. At least all our clients have known this. What people don’t realize is that you don’t have to blow higher than the legal limit to be suspected of driver intoxication, arrested and charged with DUI. So […]
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