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The Bateman Law Firm has put together this collection of legal resources to help you understand your rights during your DUI case. Take a look at our library of FAQs, Videos and legal guides, then contact The Bateman Law Firm to get legal help.

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Can a College Football Tailgate Lead to a DUI Arrest in South Carolina?

Yes. A college football tailgate can lead to a DUI arrest in South Carolina if [...]

Fall DUI Checkpoints in South Carolina During Football Season: What Drivers Should Know

Fall football season in South Carolina brings tailgates, watch parties, packed parking areas, rideshare traffic, [...]

What Does a DUI Lawyer Look for When Reviewing a South Carolina Arrest Video?

A South Carolina DUI arrest video can reveal far more than whether a driver appears [...]

Can You Be Arrested for DUI After Taking Legal Prescription Drugs in South Carolina?

Yes. You can be arrested for DUI in South Carolina after taking a legal prescription [...]

DUI vs. DUAC in South Carolina: What the State Must Prove

DUI and DUAC are separate South Carolina offenses that can arise from the same traffic [...]

South Carolina DUI Arrests and Professional Licenses: What Greenville Professionals Should Know

A DUI arrest in South Carolina can create professional licensing concerns, but an arrest does [...]

Second DUI Conviction Penalties in South Carolina

A second DUI conviction in South Carolina can bring mandatory jail time, substantial fines, a [...]

Late Summer DUI Patrols and Roadblocks in Greenville, SC

South Carolina’s 2026 Labor Day Sober or Slammer campaign is scheduled for August 14 through [...]

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"He has an innate ability to convey to clients what really matters in their cases."

"John Bateman is my absolute go to peer in the legal field when it comes to questions about DUI. . . . He has an innate ability to convey to clients what really matters in their cases. As a fellow attorney, I highly recommend John to anyone in the SC or NC areas who are looking for... legal representation when facing a DUI charge."

M. Brock

"An excellent DUI attorney. He has received the same field sobriety test training as all police officers in the State"

"John is an excellent DUI attorney. He has received the same field sobriety test training as all police officers in the State, and also the same training as the people who are the instructors of the police officer training courses on field sobriety tests. He is very passionate about DUI's and I recommend him often to people who are facing serious charges in the upstate area."

P. Hammond

"He cares for each of his clients and works extremely hard to achieve results."

"Very knowledgeable and thorough in his preparation and representation of his clients. He cares for each of his clients and works extremely hard to achieve results. I highly recommend this lawyer."

C. Grubbs

"He has an innate ability to convey to clients what really matters in their cases."

"John Bateman is my absolute go to peer in the legal field when it comes to questions about DUI. . . . He has an innate ability to convey to clients what really matters in their cases. As a fellow attorney, I highly recommend John to anyone in the SC or NC areas who are looking for... legal representation when facing a DUI charge."

M. Brock

"An excellent DUI attorney. He has received the same field sobriety test training as all police officers in the State"

"John is an excellent DUI attorney. He has received the same field sobriety test training as all police officers in the State, and also the same training as the people who are the instructors of the police officer training courses on field sobriety tests. He is very passionate about DUI's and I recommend him often to people who are facing serious charges in the upstate area."

P. Hammond

"He cares for each of his clients and works extremely hard to achieve results."

"Very knowledgeable and thorough in his preparation and representation of his clients. He cares for each of his clients and works extremely hard to achieve results. I highly recommend this lawyer."

C. Grubbs