DUI charges are not anything to be taken lightly, especially in Spartanburg, SC. There is a gray area when it comes to what is considered a vehicle in the eyes of the law though. Can you be charged with a DUI while using a motorized wheelchair? Rare but Possible To answer the question in a […]
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Checkpoints are a common tool used by the law enforcement agencies to apprehend drivers who are found driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. A police officer must have sufficient cause or reason to stop a DUI driver. This is often not possible without first observing a driver at a close range. Checkpoints, also known […]
In a twist that will no doubt have far-reaching legal implications on the status of pending DUI cases and appeals, officials from the state police have sent out a statement to law enforcement officers and prosecutors across the state alerting them of issues with DMT breathalyzer kit used in testing the level of alcohol in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Driving Under Influence (DUI) is an offense which is often taken lightly. However, as a DUI defense attorney knows, the penalties attached to this offense can be a life-changing experience. Many people take a light view of the first DUI offense in particular. This is a critical mistake. Your first DUI conviction can cause permanent […]