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It happens in a flash. One moment you are driving home, headlights glowing against the dark road, and the next you see flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. Your heart drops. There has been an accident, and officers suspect you have been drinking. Suddenly, a regular night has spiraled into a life-changing legal battle….

You have a lot on the line after a DUI arrest. License loss, fines, insurance increases, and the stress of court all add up quickly. In that high-pressure moment, the officer’s account can seem decisive. But technology is changing the balance. Video from a police vehicle dash cam or from an officer’s body cam can…

Imagine being a teenager who just got their license. Driving feels like freedom, but that freedom comes with serious responsibilities. In South Carolina, those responsibilities are even greater when it comes to drinking and driving. The state has strict zero tolerance rules that apply to anyone under the age of twenty one. If you or…

Most people think the worst part of a DUI is the night they are arrested: the flashing lights, the field sobriety test, the ride to the station. But the real impact often comes later, in ways that are less dramatic but far more lasting. A conviction in South Carolina will not quietly disappear after you…

You are driving home after an evening in Sumter, believing you are in control, when the blue lights of a patrol car appear behind you. In a matter of minutes, you are pulled over, questioned, and asked to take a breath test. What might be a difficult situation anywhere in South Carolina can become even…

A traffic stop can go from routine to life changing in a matter of minutes. The sound of approaching sirens, the flash of blue lights in your mirror, and the sight of an officer walking toward your vehicle can leave you feeling unsettled and unsure of what to do next. In that tense moment, your…

If you have been ordered to use an ignition interlock device after a DUI in South Carolina, you already know how serious the situation is. These devices are not optional. They are court-ordered tools meant to monitor and restrict your ability to drive after a conviction. But what happens if you try to get around…

Shaw Air Force Base is a vital part of life in Sumter and the surrounding areas. Many people rely on daily access to the base for their job, deliveries, appointments, or to visit family members. But a DUI arrest in the local area can put that access at risk—even if you are not in the…