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You Have the Right to Remain Silent
Everyone has heard it on television and in the movies: “You have the right to remain silent.” If you have been arrested or charged with any type of criminal activity, this becomes a much more serious phrase. In fact, you have a right under the Constitution of the United States…
Your Rights After an Uber or Lyft Accident
Uber and Lyft are popular ridesharing services, used by millions of Americans. However, these vehicles are just as likely to be in an accident as any other, and if you were in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft, you may be wondering what rights have to pursue compensation for…
Requirements for South Carolina DUI Checkpoints You Need to Know
You have likely at least heard of DUI checkpoints, and maybe even experienced one. If you do come across one, do you know what your rights are? Are you aware that if you are arrested for a DUI at a checkpoint you may be able to challenge the legality of…
What You Need to Know About Field Sobriety Tests in South Carolina
Field sobriety tests are administered by law enforcement officers to help them determine just how intoxicated a driver is. They are often used along with a breathalyzer test that measures the amount of alcohol in a person’s breath. Although field sobriety tests are used in all 50 states, this doesn’t…
Your Insurance Adjuster Is Not Your Friend
One of the busiest spots in South Carolina is Myrtle Beach, and if you’ve been there you know why. It’s beautiful and a fun place to visit. Every year millions of people swarm the coastal area filling the highways with cars and the water with recreational vehicles. Unfortunately, the sheer…
How Blood Alcohol Concentration Is Determined
Every person is impacted differently by alcohol, and how the body handles alcohol makes a difference in an individual’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. That is why it is important to understand what factors may impact a person’s ability to handle alcohol. If you are accused of driving under…
Has Your License Been Suspended in South Carolina Due to a DUI?
One of the hardest consequences of a DUI is having your driver’s license suspended. And when it comes to having a license suspended, people have plenty of questions. When does their license get suspended? Is it at the time of the arrest or the conviction? Does an arrest or conviction…
Medical Records and the Burden of Proof
You were driving to work and another driver who was distracted ran through a red light and slammed into your car. You have a herniated disc in your neck and suffered multiple broken bones. How is it even fair that now the insurance adjuster who is representing the negligent driver…
What Is the Ignition Interlock Program in South Carolina?
As a DUI law firm, we are often asked questions regarding how the South Carolina Ignition Interlock Device Program works. This program is part of Emma’s Law that was put into place in 2014 and revised in June 2015. A large portion of this law relates to ignition interlock devices…
Do You Know the Liabilities of Having a Teen Driver?
When it comes to having teen drivers, there are a few things that a parent should know. Of course, it is exciting for the teen to finally get to drive, but this often comes with a lot of anxiety for the parents of the teen. We never want to think…
