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News updates, answers to legal questions and more.

Penalties for Driving Under DUI Suspension in South Carolina

driving under dui suspension

DUI offenses carry a number of penalties in South Carolina. These include jail time, fine, mandatory rehabilitation programs as well as license suspension. The penalties increase with each subsequent DUI offense. Typically, the first penalty you will face after a DUI arrest is the license suspension. Your license will be confiscated by the officer making […]

Bateman Attends Rodger Dodd Cross-Examination Seminar

John Bateman and his team.

John Bateman recently attended the Rodger Dodd cross-examination seminar in Indianapolis, Indiana. It’s a two-day seminar scratch that this two-day intensive seminar involved practical examination techniques taught by the legendary cross-examination expert Rodger Dodd and his son Matt.

John Bateman Speaks at Reese Joy Seminar

John Bateman and his team.

John was recently offered the opportunity to speak at the Reese Joy Seminar in Columbia. This seminar is considered one of the preeminent seminars in the country, with the Who’s Who of criminal and DUI attorneys from across the US in attendance. Mental Health is an issue that everyone at the Bateman Law Firm considers […]

Car Crashes Into House Front in DUI Crash

Car Crashes Into House Front

A car crashes into the front of a house in Greenville County on Tuesday, Nov 19. The driver was apparently driving under the influence (DUI) and was apprehended by the police officers. According to the authorities, the crash took place at around 7:30 a.m. The driver was one John Patrick of Taylors, aged 22. Patrick was […]

Why You Should Fight Your First DUI Charge

DUI in Greenville

Driving Under Influence (DUI) is an offense which is often taken lightly. However, as a DUI defense attorney knows, the penalties attached to this offense can be a life-changing experience. Many people take a light view of the first DUI offense in particular. This is a critical mistake. Your first DUI conviction can cause permanent […]

Defending Against Unreliable Alcohol Breath Tests

Police officer administering a breathalyzer test

Many people have long suspected that there are sometimes issues with traditional breath tests, which are often a mainstay of what police use in order to determine if drivers are drunk or not. In fact, nearly one million Americans are arrested each and every year for drunk driving with the overwhelming number of those cases […]

License Reinstatement After DUI in South Carolina

License Reinstatement After DUI in South Carolina

DUI in South Carolina is a serious offense. The penalties for the first citation may not be very severe but second, third or subsequent citations carry stiff penalties. Typical penalties for a DUI charge may include jail time, fine, and mandatory drug rehabilitation program. The court may also order you to install an ignition interlock […]

High-Ranking SC Trooper Retires Amidst DUI Case Controversy

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High-ranking sc trooper retires amidst DUI case controversy. Captain Stacy Craven, a trooper with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, has retired in the middle of an ongoing investigation. The investigation, currently led by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), relates to the DUI case of a major Clemson donor. The Office of Professional Responsibility, […]

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