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 […]
What Should You Do If You Get Arrested For DUI?
When a police officer suspects that you are driving drunk, they have the authority to pull you over. When they do so, they will tell you why you were stopped. You will be given a breathalyzer test, and in some cases, you may have to undergo field sobriety tests. If your blood alcohol level is […]
Do You Still Get A DUI Charge If The Officer Doesn’t Show Up In Court?
You have been stopped for drunk driving by a police officer in South Carolina. You fail the breathalyzer test, are arrested on the spot and taken to jail for the night. Later, you bail out and are asked to come to court. What happens if you show up and the police officer who arrested you […]
Can A DUI Record Be Expunged?
When you get stopped for drunk driving in Clemson, South Carolina, you’ll be given a breathalyzer test. If your blood alcohol level is 0.08 or above, you will be charged with drunk driving. You will be arrested on the spot and taken to jail. Your car will be impounded. After about 12-24 hours, if you’ve […]
What Is An Administrative Driver’s License Suspension?
When you have been arrested for DUI in South Carolina, your driving privileges may be suspended until you go to trial. However, in some cases, it is possible to plea to the court for a temporary reinstatement of your driver’s license while your case is pending. This motion of plea is made following a request with the […]
Can Medical Conditions Be Perceived As DUI?
Sometimes a motorist is stopped at a DUI checkpoint and arrested for DUI, even when they have had no alcohol. When this happens, there might be other reasons for their intoxication. There are many medical conditions and medications that can present with symptoms that are very similar to being drunk. In some cases, the driver may […]
How Long Does A DUI Conviction Stay On Your Record In South Carolina?
In South Carolina, once you get convicted for drunk driving, not only is there a criminal component but there is also an administrative penalty. The criminal component deals with a monetary penalty and/or incarceration. The administrative aspect deals with the loss of the driver’s license for a set amount of time. Once you have a […]
How Does An Out-Of-State DUI Conviction Affect Your License In Greenville, SC?
There was a time when motorists with DUI charges out of state did not have their record of conviction transferred to the state where they originally got their driver’s license. Today, however, with the availability of high tech and digital technology, all law enforcement agencies and the Department of Motor Vehicles in all states share data. […]
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