Commercial drivers play an important role in moving goods and supplies, supporting businesses, and keeping people connected across South Carolina and beyond. Commercial driving licenses, or CDLs, come with greater responsibility than regular licenses because these vehicles are larger, often more powerful, and carry more weight, creating greater risks on the road. Because of this, […]
Category Archives: DUI Penalties
Driving under the influence (DUI) remains a significant concern across the United States, posing a grave threat to road safety. In Easley, South Carolina, however, a commendable approach to tackling this issue has emerged—the Three-Tiered Approach to DUI Penalties. This innovative strategy not only enforces stricter penalties but also emphasizes rehabilitation and prevention. In this […]
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases are taken seriously across the United States, and Pickens, South Carolina, is no exception. When facing a DUI charge, it’s crucial to understand the concept of aggravating factors and their potential impact on the penalties you might face. Aggravating factors can significantly influence the severity of the consequences, making […]
If you’re arrested and charged with DUI in South Carolina, you’ll be facing rather stiff penalties. While there are a few states with stricter penalties than South Carolina, many states carry the same or lesser penalties. Knowing what the consequences are for even a first-offense DUI, your Spartanburg DUI defense lawyer will do their best […]
From the moment you see the red and blue lights flashing behind you, the fear starts to set in. If you’ve had a few drinks, you know the cops are going to notice. They are trained to detect any level of impairment. The same is true if you’re driving while under the influence of drugs. […]
When someone is convicted of DUI in South Carolina, they’re going to be facing a lot of penalties. Some people think it’s just a matter of paying some fines and dealing with a suspension of their driver’s license. And both of these things will happen if you’re charged and convicted of driving under the influence […]
If you’re arrested and charged with DUI in South Carolina, you should know that you’ll be facing pretty stiff penalties. And, unlike a lot of other states, South Carolina has special penalties for people who have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .10 or higher. Across the board, the legal limit for DUI in this […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
As far as the use of the ignition interlock device is concerned, it is mostly in the hands of the judge. In the event of a DUI charge and arrest, a judge may order an ignition interlock device if you have had more than one DUI conviction. In some states, if the BAC is more […]
After you have been arrested for a DUI in Clemson, SC, there is a myriad of criminal, legal, and monetary issues that follow the charge. Even after you have settled these matters, you could still be at risk of losing your employment as a result of your DUI charge. The battle seems never ending, and […]
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