Category: DUI Laws
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…
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…
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…
We All Process Alcohol at the Same Rate, So Why Are BACs Different?
We all know that too many drinks can be a problem, but did you know that we all also process alcohol at a different rate? The increments may be small, but there are a variety of factors that can make a huge difference. The one thing all blood alcohol levels…
Can I Get My DUI Record Expunged?
You’ve been convicted of a DUI and you’d love to have it off of your record. You’ve heard that some charges can be removed with an expungement, so you want to know if your DUI can be removed this way, too. The short answer, unfortunately, is no. That’s one of…
Underage Drinking and South Carolina Laws
More than half of teens in the United States have consumed alcohol. Underage drinking is more common than smoking cigarettes or using marijuana, making it a particularly concerning phenomenon. Statistically speaking, stopping all underage drinking is not possible. It is therefore essential that minors and parents know the consequences of…
What Happens After Being Arrested for DUI Charges?
Whether you went out with friends and had a few too many during happy hour or you partied too hard and got arrested for DUI charges, regardless of the reason, you are probably wondering what is going to happen next. Administrative Hearings in South Carolina The consequences of being convicted…
