Why Memorial Day Is Prime Time for BUI Arrests in South Carolina

Why Memorial Day Is Prime Time for BUI Arrests in South Carolina

South Carolina’s lakes, rivers, and coastal waters are major attractions for Memorial Day fun. Boaters from across the state and beyond head to popular spots like Lake Murray, Lake Marion, the Intracoastal Waterway, and coastal destinations to enjoy the long weekend. The weather is usually perfect, the water is inviting, and people are ready to…

Boating and Alcohol: SC BUI Laws Explained

Boating and Alcohol Over Memorial Day: What South Carolina Law Says About BUI

Planning a boat day over Memorial Day weekend? Whether you’re heading to Lake Murray, Lake Hartwell, or the Charleston Harbor, it’s important to know what South Carolina law says about alcohol on the water. Boating is one of the state’s most popular holiday pastimes, and with warm weather and time off work, it’s easy to…

Avoiding a DUI in South Carolina This Memorial Day: 5 Smart Tips

Avoiding a DUI in South Carolina This Memorial Day: 5 Smart Tips

Memorial Day weekend should be about relaxation, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying the unofficial start of summer. It shouldn’t end with court dates, jail time, or a permanent criminal record. Unfortunately, every year across South Carolina, there is a noticeable spike in DUI arrests during the holiday. From Columbia to Charleston and…

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Understanding Compliance Requirements Under South Carolina’s All-Offender IID 

Getting a DUI in South Carolina brings a lot of changes—and one of the biggest is the requirement to install an ignition interlock device (IID). Thanks to the state’s all-offender IID law, even first-time DUI offenders are now expected to use one. It’s not just a matter of plugging in a device and driving off;…

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What South Carolina’s All-Offender Ignition Interlock Law Means

South Carolina recently rolled out a major change to how it handles DUI convictions. With the adoption of its all-offender ignition interlock law, anyone found guilty of driving under the influence—whether it’s their first offense or not—will now be required to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle. It’s a clear sign that the…

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Understanding South Carolina’s Ignition Interlock Device Program

Dealing with a DUI conviction in South Carolina can have significant consequences, including fines, jailtime, license suspension, and the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle. If you’re convicted of DUI, the state can require you to install IIDs on any vehicle you drive regularly, but there’s more to the device and…