A DUI can be a pretty serious offense and also a costly affair to deal with. Most people think it’s best to hire an attorney to deal with all the charges. But is it essential that you hire an attorney for a DUI charge? And what should be the right course of action? Let’s find […]
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Are you the recipient of a DUI car accident? Or have you faced a DUI arrest in Greenville? The repercussions in each case vary depending on the severity and place of the accident. If someone is seriously injured in a car accident, he may first be brought to the hospital for a medical check-up before […]
Drunk driving or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a punishable offense in South Carolina. There are checkpoints set up at various places in the state to check if people are driving under influence, violating licenses, or undergoing even more serious offenses such as transporting narcotics. It’s common for law enforcement officers to stop passersby […]
DWI charges can be very serious offenses. In each case, you will have the choice to hire an individual attorney or a firm, go with the public defender or prosecutor appointed by the state, or self represent yourself. How far is the seriousness of DWI charges and which of your bases should you have covered […]
The possession of drugs can be illegal in certain circumstances, and anyone can be charged with a drug offense. How can you get away with it? Taking the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney is the safest option. But before that, it is also essential to know certain defenses when charged with a drug […]
DUI or even DWI charges can be fretful and difficult to fight against. If you have been arrested for driving under or influence or know someone facing the same situation, here are some strategies to beat a DUI arrest in Spartanburg. Finding The DUI Checkpoint To Be Illegal There are chances the DUI checkpoint where […]
When someone is charged with DUI in Spartanburg, they immediately assume they’re going to lose their license. They figure the cops wouldn’t have arrested them for DUI if they didn’t have enough evidence to prove they were drunk. Perhaps they were drinking a little bit but didn’t think they were drunk. Once they were told […]
In almost every state, the legal limit for BAC( Blood Alcohol Content) while driving is .08. This means that your blood alcohol concentration has to be at least 8% in order to be charged with drunk driving. Now, the police can still arrest anyone who appears to be impaired to the point where they can’t […]
In more than half the states, marijuana is legal to a degree. Lawmakers in eleven states have made it legal for adults over 21 to use marijuana recreationally. In another 15 states, it’s no longer a criminal offense to be caught with small amounts of marijuana. The person caught with the drug is issued a […]
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 […]
On December 12th John Bateman taught a course of instruction substance Abuse and Mental Health as it pertains to the mental health of the legal profession. The presentation was made to the Florence County Bar as a part of their year-end CLE, and is representative of the Bateman Law Firm’s commitment to the improvement of […]
John Bateman recently attended the Rodger Dodd cross-examination seminar in Indianapolis, Indiana. It’s a two-day seminar scratch that this two-day intensive seminar involved practical examination techniques taught by the legendary cross-examination expert Rodger Dodd and his son Matt.