Driving under the influence is a serious crime in the state of South Carolina. Offenders could receive punishment such as driver’s license suspension, jail time, heavy fines, or ignition interlock device requirements just to name a few. Anyone arrested for a DUI or DWI will face criminal penalties in court as well as administrative penalties […]
When someone is charged with a DUI for the first time, it can turn into a very overwhelming experience fast. Once realization hits them regarding what has happened over the past 24-hours, the driver begins to wonder about what their charges will be, how they can avoid jail time, and how the offense will affect […]
If you’ve recently found yourself facing a DUI charge, you’re probably worried and wondering what your next step is. Though every case is different, having a general understanding of your rights and the current DUI laws in effect in Greenville County can help make the process a little less daunting. Here are a few things […]
No one ever expects to receive a DUI charge, but it can and does often happen. Sometimes a simple evening with friends having a few drinks can turn into a difficult mess when you are pulled over on the way home. South Carolina law enforcement officers do not care about where you are coming, going, […]
Whenever you are facing misdemeanor DUI charges in Clemson, South Carolina, you are likely to have a lot of questions. It may be your very first run in with the law, your very first (and hopefully last) DUI charge, or your first DUI charge in South Carolina. Or you may be contending with a subsequent […]
One of the biggest topics raised by our current President on the campaign trail was illegal immigration. Building the wall was an integral part of the appeal to his base. Now it appears that we are edging away from the wall idea, but lowering the bar on what can get an immigrant in the country […]
See original story reported by NBC News here The cellphone footage is jarring: An apparently high motorist is slumped behind the wheel of a van stopped in the middle of an Ohio street. His face is ashy white. His eyes are dead to the world. His vehicle is still in gear but not moving because […]
If you try to picture a scene in which someone is being pulled over for drunk driving, you probably picture that person being a young to middle aged man or maybe a teenage boy. The common factor here is that most people think of males when they think of drunk driving. This isn’t just an […]
When you or someone you love has been arrested for a DUI or driving under the influence charge in South Carolina, you’re bound to have a lot of questions about what to expect. If it is your first time dealing with this process, it can be very confusing and even intimidating. You’ll want to know […]
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, the fine you receive won’t be the only price that you pay. Once you have pled guilty to your DUI charge, you must pay a fine as well as court fees. You will also need to receive SR-22 insurance for the next […]
Many people fail to get the recommended eight hours of sleep every night, but still have to drive their kids to school and themselves to work, in the morning. Yet, you may not realize how dangerous this really is. It has long been known that drowsy or fatigued driving creates a risk for drivers who […]