Jail time is sometimes a reality for first-time Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenders. A South Carolina DUI attorney can help you prepare a defense that aims for the best outcome possible. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense. A conviction can gravely impact your career, relationships, and future. The… Read more »
South Carolina law enforcement agencies use breathalyzer tests to estimate blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample. The results of such a test can result in an arrest and criminal charge. A driving under the influence (DUI) conviction is a serious matter that demands a strong defense. If you failed a breathalyzer test, a… Read more »
Breathalyzer tests are used by law enforcement as if they are the gold standard for determining whether a driver is driving over the legal alcohol limit. But, are breathalyzers always accurate? The truth of the matter is, breathalyzers may not be as infallible as law enforcement likes to believe. Facing DUI or related charges? The… Read more »
The gravity of DUI can’t be understated. DUIs are punished harshly, even if you are lucky enough to suffer only the minimum penalties, which include spending a short time in jail, paying a large fine, and losing your license for several months. Understanding South Carolina laws and DUI penalties could mean the difference between DUI… Read more »
DUIs are taken very seriously in South Carolina. If you are convicted of a DUI, you may be sent to jail due to your first offense. Most people would consider as much as 30 days in jail a significant cost for a DUI. But loss of freedom is probably the least likely cost of a… Read more »
The main impact of a DUI conviction in South Carolina is written into state law. You can be sentenced to jail time, required to pay a fine, take alcohol education classes, or lose your license. There are also non-mandated consequences like increased insurance rates. If you have a professional license, there is another possible consequence… Read more »
South Carolina uses a points system to compel drivers to be more safe on the road. The more traffic violations of a certain nature you commit, the more points you get on your record. What about DUI and the point system in South Carolina? Does a DUI get you points as well? These questions and… Read more »
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