Getting a DUI conviction in South Carolina can be an overwhelming experience. Not only do you have to deal with the legal consequences of your actions, but you may also face challenges when it comes to transportation. Losing your driver’s license after a DUI has a significant negative impact on your daily routine. Fortunately, there […]
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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 […]
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 […]
As a parent, we always want to do everything we can to protect our children. When they hurt, we hurt. When they are sad, we are sad. And, when they are in trouble, we want to do everything we can to help them. Sometimes, the best thing you can do to help your child is […]
When a person is arrested and charged with a DUI, the results of the individual’s field sobriety or breathalyzer test, or both, will likely be critical to that person’s conviction or vindication. As such, if you are stopped by an officer in South Carolina and asked to submit to a field sobriety or breathalyzer test, […]
A woman is facing felony DUI charges following a fatal crash that occurred in September of 2015 on I-26 in South Carolina. The woman, 24-year-old Destiny Mills, was driving her vehicle while intoxicated when she slammed into the rear of another vehicle, killing 21-year-old Olivia Johnson when she was ejected from the vehicle. While Johnson […]
In a proactive move to curb underage drinking, the city of Clemson, SC has initiated a partnership with IntelliCheck, a private technology company. Brian Lewis, CEO of IntelliCheck, expressed optimism about the collaboration, aiming to combat the use of fake IDs in purchasing alcohol and other restricted items among youth. This technology alliance extends […]