Category: DUI Laws
DUI Definition in South Carolina
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges refer to more than just the well-known blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher. Under South Carolina law, you may be charged with a DUI if you are under the influence of any drug, including alcohol, which impairs your ability to safely drive….
How A DUI Can Affect Your Professional License
If you are facing a charge or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) in the state of South Carolina, you may face more than your driver’s license being suspended. Along with substantial fines and jail time, you may also face severe consequences regarding your professional license. If…
Should I Refuse a Blood Alcohol Content Test if I Am Arrested for DUI?
South Carolina has a law called an Implied Consent Law that means when a driver acquires a driver’s license, they automatically agree to take a blood, urine, or breath test if they are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Just like other states, South Carolina has…
Legal Consequences of a DUI With a Child in the Car
If you make the decision to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol such that your blood alcohol concentration levels are above the legal limit, you may suffer legal consequences if you are stopped, arrested, and charged with a DUI (Driving under the influence of alcohol). However, if…
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…
What To Do If You Are Stopped For a DUI
If you are pulled over by law enforcement in the state of South Carolina 4 the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you could be arrested, charged, and eventually convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The following steps will help ensure your…
How A DUI Arrest Can Affect Your Immigration Application
If you are arrested, charged, and convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, you may face jail time, monetary penalties, and a driver’s license suspension. However, if you are attempting to obtain a green card in the United States, or already have a green card in the…
Life After a DUI Conviction
If you were arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) contact us as soon as possible to help you with your case. If you were already convicted of a DUI, you may feel overwhelmed and devastated. DUIs are serious, and the penalties can be severe. However, you can…
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…
