A DUI citation can be a life-changing experience affecting your financial and social standing. You may be slapped with heavy fines, face possible jail-time and have your license suspended for a period. The jail time can range from a few days to a few years depending on whether it’s the first, second or subsequent offense. […]
Driver charged with a felony after deadly DUI crash. A man involved in a deadly DUI crash that took place nearly two weeks ago has been charged with felony. The accident took place when the driver of a Ford Explorer suddenly corrected the direction of the vehicle. The sudden over-correction caused the vehicle to overturn, […]
DUI is a serious offense in South Carolina. In fact, the DUI laws in the state are touted as zero-tolerance so it is a good idea to know what happens when the police stop you for DUI. This usually means that you are in for stiff penalties if you get a DUI citation. This is […]
It is not strange to see an entire DUI case collapse in the face of lack of key evidence. This is exactly what happened in a recent Greenville county case which involved a teen DUI and a fatality. Savannah Hutchinson, 17, had been charged with felony DUI after the car she was driving crashed, resulting […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense as it poses a risk to you and to other drivers on the road so it is good practice to get a qualified DUI lawyer. South Carolina has one of the highest rates of DUI-related deaths. In 2017 alone, nearly 22,000 drivers were arrested in South […]
If you get a DUI citation for the first time, you will likely receive a light penalty. However, the judge who decides your penalty reserves the right to sentence you for jail time. The jail time for first-time DUI in South Carolina can range from 48 hours all the way to 90 days. The actual […]
Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, is considered a serious offense in all states. A DUI citation will stay on your driving record for many years, from 7 to 10 years in most states. It can also significantly affect your insurance rates, forcing you to pay a higher premium for your auto policy. That being […]
Savanna Hutchinson, a 17-year-old who had been charged with a felony DUI for an accident that occurred on May 7th 2019 resulting in the death of her friend Gayle Sellers has been released by a court in South Carolina after a blood test to ascertain her blood alcohol content level turned out to be negative. […]
Driving under the influence, or DUI, is one of the major causes of road accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately one-third of all traffic accidents involve a drunk driver. This is precisely why DUI laws are put in place to prevent drivers from driving when under the influence. It is also important […]
Driver’s license suspensions often accompany penalties for DUI convictions. This is arguably one of the most devastating penalties for a DUI due to the loss of independence it occasions and the cost of reinstating the license. However, it is avoidable, but only if you act fast and hire an experienced DUI defense lawyer who knows […]
A conviction for driving under the influence can be disastrous for any driver, for commercial drivers, the situation is even worse. While non-commercial drivers face financial loss and license suspensions, a holder of a Commercial Driving License stands to lose his means of livelihood if he is pulled over for a DUI or any other […]
States across the US have enacted DUI laws prohibiting residents from driving while intoxicated by alcohol, drugs, or other substances. South Carolina state law makes it illegal for people to drive motor vehicles within the state while they are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of drugs and other substances which can […]