For some reason, a lot of people are under the impression that some people are above the law. That simply isn’t the case, especially when it comes to drunk driving. The laws in South Carolina are pretty strict when it comes to DUI. Nobody suspected of drinking and driving gets off with a warning – […]
The most critical moments of a DUI case occur during and right after a DUI arrest in Greenville, SC is made. Once you have been read your rights, request a lawyer. Your Time with The Arresting Officer As soon as the police officer approaches your car after pulling you over, they are going to begin […]
Authorities in Greenville County have charged a driver with DUI after the driver stole and then crashed a patrol vehicle belonging to the county. The incident took place in the early hours of this Sunday. Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office shared details of the incident. According to the deputies, they were notified of […]
When working with a lawyer in a DUI case, they will request the evidence that the prosecution plans on using in the courtroom. It is during this motion for discovery in a DUI case that they may be able to build your entire defense. Motion for Discovery in a DUI Case Once you have obtained […]
A Sumter man has been charged with DUI and a number of other offenses following a 20-minute police chase that resulted in his arrest. The police chase and the consequent arrest took place this Saturday. According to troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Christopher Mickens of Sumter was stopped by a trooper at around […]
DUI charges are not anything to be taken lightly, especially in Spartanburg, SC. There is a gray area when it comes to what is considered a vehicle in the eyes of the law though. Can you be charged with a DUI while using a motorized wheelchair? Rare but Possible To answer the question in a […]
A woman involved in a fatal DUI crash that caused the death of a three-year-old has now been charged. She was formally charged last Thursday and remains in custody. The accident itself took place back on January 9 on Highway 66. Heather Grace Boyd, 23, of Loris was driving east on the highway. She lost […]
Checkpoints are a common tool used by the law enforcement agencies to apprehend drivers who are found driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. A police officer must have sufficient cause or reason to stop a DUI driver. This is often not possible without first observing a driver at a close range. Checkpoints, also known […]
In more than half the states, marijuana is legal to a degree. Lawmakers in eleven states have made it legal for adults over 21 to use marijuana recreationally. In another 15 states, it’s no longer a criminal offense to be caught with small amounts of marijuana. The person caught with the drug is issued a […]
In a twist that will no doubt have far-reaching legal implications on the status of pending DUI cases and appeals, officials from the state police have sent out a statement to law enforcement officers and prosecutors across the state alerting them of issues with DMT breathalyzer kit used in testing the level of alcohol in […]
The former May River band director, Shelby Ledbetter, was recently fired from her position after a vote by the board of education. Ledbetter had decided to initiate legal proceedings against this decision but now the board has countered that she can’t appeal the firing. The vote over whether or not to fire Ledbetter took place […]
When you are stopped on suspicions of DUI, you are typically asked to undergo a number of tests. These primarily include field sobriety tests and the breathalyzer test. You can refuse both. Refusing the field tests may not incur any penalties. However, you will be in violation of implied consent if you refuse the breath […]