Moped drivers have for a long time not had to adhere to strict laws, but that is about to change. There is a new law that took effect on November 19th, 2018 in South Carolina. The bill was set in place to reduce the number of accidents involving mopeds in the state. The new law […]
In a court, there is only so much that your attorney can do. While having the best counsel who understands your case is essential, you also have a part to play. Some of the simplest things such as what you wear to court can influence the verdict you get. The judgment will start even before […]
On Sunday 18th November, a superintendent of a school district in South Carolina was arrested for driving under the influence. The arrest happened after she rear-ended another vehicle on Interstate 85 shortly after 1 a.m. According to the police report, no one was hurt during the accident, and the police placed Ms. Moore in detention. […]
According to statistics, one person dies from an accident related to DUI every two weeks in Greenville, SC. It may not seem like much. However, if you look at the annual figures, it means that on average, 26 people die annually. That death rate is only due to DUI related accidents. More accidents are happening […]
Legalization of marijuana is a hot topic in many of the states. Some have made it legal. Some have made it legal under certain conditions. Others refuse to decriminalize it on any level. South Carolina still considers possession of marijuana an offense. It is that time of year when the kids go back to school. […]
On South Carolina campuses, fake IDs sell like candy. Clemson girls and boys alike turn to them to seem older than they really are. It is their response to the strict laws governing underage drinking, smoking, and clubbing. Since the demand is high, the industry is booming. To counteract the trend, South Carolina laws impose […]
It seems having a fake ID is a rite of passage. It is now, and it has been for thirty years. Kids start getting them in high school and keep them until they reach 21. For a while, bars and clubs got pretty strict about confiscating them. However, there are always places that let people […]
Alcohol intoxication causes people to make mistakes in South Carolina and especially Clemson. Many of them end up charged with public disorderly conduct. When it happens, the best way to avoid a conviction is to work with a Clemson criminal defense lawyer. The sooner they start working on the case, the higher their chances of […]
It is September, the time when young people go back to school. There are college parties and get-togethers. People not even old enough to legally drink start to celebrate with their friends. Sometimes, rather than using a rideshare company, people decide it is safe to drive, resulting in a DUI. Drinking is on the rise, […]
More and more countries around the world are legalizing marijuana. However, in South Carolina, the simple possession of marijuana remains illegal. Clemson residents found in possession of the drug should certainly contact a local drug lawyer. They risk severe penalties so they will need all the help they can get. Any drug-related conviction could cost […]
A minor in possession of alcohol risks severe penalties under South Carolina laws. Despite this fact, many teenagers in Clemson decide to take their chances. When caught, their best chance to avoid a criminal record is to contact a Clemson DUI lawyer. Minors in possession of alcohol are not the only ones risking fines and […]
Implied consent essentially states that if you’re arrested, you consent to a test for drugs. Dealing with implied consent and how it applies is a bit more difficult though. We have the answers for some of the most common questions on Implied Consent here. Implied Consent in Greenville Greenville, SC uses a law that is […]