Driving under the influence is considered a serious criminal offense in South Carolina. If you’re pulled over by law enforcement and suspected of driving while intoxicated, chances are that you’ll be asked to perform a field sobriety test. While these tests are designed to detect alcohol or drug impairment, they can be highly subjective and […]
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You’re on your way home from a party. You’re restless, it’s late, and you’ve had a few drinks. And guess what? You’re pulled over… The officer asks for you to get out of the car. You’re terrified because you think you’re going to be arrested for DUI. But how can you prove sobriety? We’ll go […]
Anybody who has been convicted of DUI will tell you how scary it can be. It’s like that one mistake will haunt them forever. It will remain on your criminal history as well as your driving abstract. If a potential employer runs a criminal background check, your DUI conviction will come up. Some companies won’t […]
If you are pulled over for suspicion of DUI, you may think you have a foolproof way of beating the breathalyzer test. Like thousands of other people, you have probably read online that you can trick the breathalyzer test by rinsing your mouth out with mouthwash prior to taking the test. Our South Carolina DUI […]
When it comes to alcohol and drug-related offenses, there’s a lot of confusion about the terms “intoxication” and “impairment”. What’s the difference? And which one is worse? Intoxication is generally defined as a state of being drunk or high. It’s the result of drinking or using drugs and can lead to impaired judgment and motor […]
If you’re charged and convicted of DUI in South Carolina, your driver’s license will be suspended. It’s not a question of if you’ll lose your license. It’s a matter of how long your suspension will last. A DUI attorney in Greenville meets with clients every week looking to apply for a provisional license. While there’s […]
It is amazing what kind of tricks people think up when it comes to beating a breathalyzer test. Honestly, instead of thinking up these interesting and unique ways of defying law enforcement, you would be better off calling an Uber or Lyft. This way, you could make sure you weren’t pulled over for suspicion of […]
Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the life-changing occurrences in a person’s life. A DUI conviction can affect your personal and professional relationships, reduce career opportunities, and delay licenses. An experienced Clemson DUI defense lawyer will guide you through the legal procedure, preserve your rights, and give you a court […]
DUI in South Carolina is a serious offense. The penalties for the first citation may not be very severe but second, third or subsequent citations carry stiff penalties. Typical penalties for a DUI charge may include jail time, fine, and mandatory drug rehabilitation program. The court may also order you to install an ignition interlock […]
You’ve probably heard people say they “had a DUI,” which usually applies to a misdemeanor record of driving while intoxicated in an incident that did not result in serious bodily harm or death. The majority of people do not know the risk of being convicted for DUI. Driving under influence (DUI) is a crime in […]
When a person has been charged with a DUI, sometimes the charge can be reduced to what is known as Wet Reckless driving. In most cases, the penalties for wet reckless driving are less severe than for an actual charge of DUI. However, it is important to remember that even though reduced, a wet reckless […]
DUI penalties can seriously impact your lifestyle. Apart from the hefty fines, you also face the prospect of jail-time. In addition, you may have your license suspended for a period of few days to a few months or even more. DUI license suspension can be a major problem. With your license suspended, you can no […]