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 […]
Is There A Different DUI Penalty for Commercial Drivers In South Carolina?
A conviction for driving under the influence can be disastrous for any driver, for commercial drivers, the situation is even worse. While non-commercial drivers face financial loss and license suspensions, a holder of a Commercial Driving License stands to lose his means of livelihood if he is pulled over for a DUI or any other […]
What Are the Defenses to A DUI Charge In South Carolina?
States across the US have enacted DUI laws prohibiting residents from driving while intoxicated by alcohol, drugs, or other substances. South Carolina state law makes it illegal for people to drive motor vehicles within the state while they are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of drugs and other substances which can […]
South Carolina Running DUI Checkpoints
Greenwood police will be operating DUI checkpoints this week, returning to an approach they haven’t used in a while, said Greenwood Police Department Public Information Officer Jonathan Link. Link said the department hasn’t run their own checkpoints in a while but are trying this as a different approach to monitoring traffic and trying to catch […]
Do Three Or More DUI Charges Put You In A Different Category?
The first thing one has to understand is that DUI charges are no trivial matter. Even if it is the first offense, the conviction is almost always associated with some penalties that may include the following: Temporary license suspension A monetary penalty that may range from $500-$2,000 Incarceration for a period that may range from […]
What Is The Difference Between Wet Reckless Law And A DUI?
When a person has been charged with a DUI, sometimes the charge can be reduced to what is known as Wet Reckless driving. In most cases, the penalties for wet reckless driving are less severe than for an actual charge of DUI. However, it is important to remember that even though reduced, a wet reckless […]
How Is Underage Drinking Treated In South Carolina?
Underage drinking is now at an all-time high in South Carolina. It is estimated that nearly 80-90 individuals under the age of 21 die from alcohol abuse in this state. The cost of underage drinking to South Carolinians is over $1 billion annually. Recent data indicate that at least 3/4th of 12th graders have tried […]
Why A Second DUI Offense Is Worse Than The First?
In most states, a first time DUI offense is classified as a misdemeanor, but this does that mean that you take a DUI charge lightly. This offense should never be underestimated. Most people are under the impression that a first DUI is like getting a traffic ticket, but they are absolutely wrong. If you are […]
What Are The Different BAC Limits For Different Drivers And Why Do They Differ?
About 20 years ago, there was no legal standard on the blood alcohol level that defined alcohol intoxication. Each state has its own BAC limits to determine the state of intoxication. However, it was President Clinton in 1998 who set the National standard to define the concept of legal intoxication. Today, universally in all states, […]
What Is The Ignition Interlock Device Program?
As far as the use of the ignition interlock device is concerned, it is mostly in the hands of the judge. In the event of a DUI charge and arrest, a judge may order an ignition interlock device if you have had more than one DUI conviction. In some states, if the BAC is more […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 12
- Next Page »
