As DUI law has developed in South Carolina and as public opinion has increasingly turned against individuals who find themselves with DUI charges, the penalties for DUI convictions and consequently DUI pleas have gotten stricter. The state legislature has taken increasing amounts of discretion away from judges to sentence based on the merits in each […]
Most people believe body camera implementation is a step in the right direction for police, although it will not end occurrences of excessive force. As a national debate erupts over police use of force, law enforcement agencies across the Upstate are taking a hard look at body cameras designed to record officer’s encounters and potentially […]
At The Bateman Law firm we want you to have a safe and fun Holiday! The CDC reports that 728 people will be injured or killed each day in drunk driving accidents between Thanksgiving and New Year’s—a rate two to three times higher than the rest of the year. In order to help avoid being a statistic, […]
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) launched the 2014-2015 Christmas/New Year Sober or Slammer! enforcement blitz today to combat impaired driving and reduce highway fatalities and injuries. SCDPS teamed up with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office, holding the news conference at the Detention Center. SCDPS, joined by local law enforcement agencies and concerned […]
A conviction for driving under the influence can wreck more than your car: it can damage your credit. While a DUI (or DWI — driving while intoxicated) won’t show up directly on your credit report or get factored into your score, the financial ramifications could hit your credit hard. “A DUI can have a catastrophic […]
Emma’s Law: How does it change South Carolina and its drivers? Governor Nikki Haley signed an important piece of legislation into law that will lead to very real changes for those convicted of drunk driving in South Carolina. The measure, known as “Emma’s Law,” was passed by the legislature earlier this month and will dramatically […]