The former May River band director, Shelby Ledbetter, was recently fired from her position after a vote by the board of education. Ledbetter had decided to initiate legal proceedings against this decision but now the board has countered that she can’t appeal the firing. The vote over whether or not to fire Ledbetter took place […]
When you are stopped on suspicions of DUI, you are typically asked to undergo a number of tests. These primarily include field sobriety tests and the breathalyzer test. You can refuse both. Refusing the field tests may not incur any penalties. However, you will be in violation of implied consent if you refuse the breath […]
The increasing acceptance of cannabis use in states across the U.S. is creating a headache for law enforcement officials – especially when it comes to testing drivers who might be suffering from impairment due to their use of either cannabis itself – or products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) extract. THC is the active ingredient that causes […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) arrests typically follow a set pattern. An officer on the road suspects that you are DUI. You are stopped by the officer who then observes you and looks for any other signs of intoxication. If there are such signs, you are asked to exit the car and undergo a number […]
On December 12th John Bateman taught a course of instruction substance Abuse and Mental Health as it pertains to the mental health of the legal profession. The presentation was made to the Florence County Bar as a part of their year-end CLE, and is representative of the Bateman Law Firm’s commitment to the improvement of […]
The CBC has taken the time to do its research concerning marijuana use and driving under the influence. According to its studies, there are millions of Americans driving under the influence of marijuana and this number is continuing to rise. The figure currently sits at approximately 12 million Americans in 2018 with 2.3 million Americans […]
Even if you’re sober, you could be arrested for a DUI. At least nine people in Phoenix were arrested for a DUI even though they were below the legal limit for alcohol. In fact, some of these drivers had no alcohol in their system. The drivers were arrested by Officer David Morris, who works for […]
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 […]
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.
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in South Carolina. It also poses a safety risk to other drivers and pedestrians. And as a Clemson DUI lawyer will tell you, during the holiday season there is a sharp increase in the number of DUI arrests and crashes. This is for a number of […]
A driver involved in a fatal DUI accident has been denied bond at the hearing following his arrest. The hearing took place last Tuesday and was the occasion of an emotional scene with the driver tearfully saying how sorry he was for the accident. The accident itself took place a few days earlier on the […]
The holiday season is just around the corner and a sense of festivity is in the air. It is the time of the year for gifts, parties, winter snows, hearty dinners and celebrations all around. It is also the time when most of us have a lot of time on your hands – having more […]