Most people who are arrested for DUI in South Carolina were under the influence of alcohol when they’re pulled over. They were out at the bar or club with their friends. Or maybe they were at a friend’s house for a barbecue. Usually, the cops end up pulling over people who are drunk or at […]
Category Archives: DUI
Most people have seen a field sobriety test at some point in their lives. Even if they don’t see one in person, they’ve probably seen it on television. Maybe you’ve seen a television show where someone is arrested. Or, you may have been a passenger in a car when the driver is stopped for DUI. […]
Last week a Ring video caught an SUV driving off Murray Drive and flipping into Kevin Siembieda’s family yard in Hanahan. The SUV rolled over four times; the driver was driving with more than 35 miles per hour. Besides the driver, there were three other passengers in the vehicle. One of them was ejected from […]
If you’re arrested for DUI in South Carolina, you’ll be facing some serious penalties. Not only can a DUI conviction impact you in the short term. It can also have long-term impacts on your life. You could lose your job or your professional license. You may end up with incredibly high insurance rates because of […]
In just about every state, in order to be charged with DUI, you need to have a blood alcohol concentration of at least .08. However, in South Carolina, this isn’t the case. Some people think that, as long as you blow less than this .08 threshold, you’re safe. This couldn’t be further from the truth. […]
DUI defense lawyers in Spartanburg meet with clients all the time who have been charged with their first DUI. They seem shocked and surprised that they are now facing criminal charges. One of the first things they tell their lawyer is that they only had a few drinks. They really didn’t think they were drunk. […]
For some reason, a lot of people are under the impression that some people are above the law. That simply isn’t the case, especially when it comes to drunk driving. The laws in South Carolina are pretty strict when it comes to DUI. Nobody suspected of drinking and driving gets off with a warning – […]
The most critical moments of a DUI case occur during and right after a DUI arrest in Greenville, SC is made. Once you have been read your rights, request a lawyer. Your Time with The Arresting Officer As soon as the police officer approaches your car after pulling you over, they are going to begin […]
When working with a lawyer in a DUI case, they will request the evidence that the prosecution plans on using in the courtroom. It is during this motion for discovery in a DUI case that they may be able to build your entire defense. Motion for Discovery in a DUI Case Once you have obtained […]
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 […]
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 […]