Anybody who has been convicted of DUI will tell you how scary it can be. It’s like that one mistake will haunt them forever. It will remain on your criminal history as well as your driving abstract. If a potential employer runs a criminal background check, your DUI conviction will come up. Some companies won’t […]
It is amazing what kind of tricks people think up when it comes to beating a breathalyzer test. Honestly, instead of thinking up these interesting and unique ways of defying law enforcement, you would be better off calling an Uber or Lyft. This way, you could make sure you weren’t pulled over for suspicion of […]
If you’re charged and convicted of DUI in South Carolina, your driver’s license will be suspended. It’s not a question of if you’ll lose your license. It’s a matter of how long your suspension will last. A DUI attorney in Greenville meets with clients every week looking to apply for a provisional license. While there’s […]
Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the life-changing occurrences in a person’s life. A DUI conviction can affect your personal and professional relationships, reduce career opportunities, and delay licenses. An experienced Clemson DUI defense lawyer will guide you through the legal procedure, preserve your rights, and give you a court […]
You’ve probably heard people say they “had a DUI,” which usually applies to a misdemeanor record of driving while intoxicated in an incident that did not result in serious bodily harm or death. The majority of people do not know the risk of being convicted for DUI. Driving under influence (DUI) is a crime in […]
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 […]
DUI penalties can seriously impact your lifestyle. Apart from the hefty fines, you also face the prospect of jail-time. In addition, you may have your license suspended for a period of few days to a few months or even more. DUI license suspension can be a major problem. With your license suspended, you can no […]
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 […]
As a parent, we always want to do everything we can to protect our children. When they hurt, we hurt. When they are sad, we are sad. And, when they are in trouble, we want to do everything we can to help them. Sometimes, the best thing you can do to help your child is […]
When a person is arrested and charged with a DUI, the results of the individual’s field sobriety or breathalyzer test, or both, will likely be critical to that person’s conviction or vindication. As such, if you are stopped by an officer in South Carolina and asked to submit to a field sobriety or breathalyzer test, […]
A woman is facing felony DUI charges following a fatal crash that occurred in September of 2015 on I-26 in South Carolina. The woman, 24-year-old Destiny Mills, was driving her vehicle while intoxicated when she slammed into the rear of another vehicle, killing 21-year-old Olivia Johnson when she was ejected from the vehicle. While Johnson […]
Yes, you can face a DUI charge for operating a golf cart in South Carolina. South Carolina law makes it unlawful to drive a motor vehicle anywhere in the state when alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances materially and appreciably impair your ability to drive. A golf cart is self-propelled and may be treated […]