DUI Law

Most people think a DUI in South Carolina only happens when someone’s had too much to drink. But that is not true. State law covers any substance that can impair your ability to drive safely, including prescription medication and over-the-counter drugs. That means you could be pulled over and still end up in handcuffs for…

Getting a DUI in the Palmetto State can feel like your whole life just hit pause. Between fines, license suspensions, court appearances, and mandatory alcohol programs, it can be overwhelming, especially when you start thinking about the long-term impact. Many people wonder whether this first DUI will stay on their record forever or if there…

Getting arrested for DUI is one of those moments that can stop you in your tracks. What you do next can affect the course of your potential case. For example, your driver’s license can be suspended immediately if you refuse a breath test or blow a .15 or higher.  But you have the right to…

Getting pulled over for a DUI in South Carolina is stressful, and sometimes, a bit terrifying. Most people think the moment the officer hits the lights, the rest of the night is already set with papers, tests, and a long legal headache.  But here’s something most drivers do not realize: the stop itself can sometimes…

For many businesses, the company vehicle is one of their most valuable assets. They may use it to transport clients, deliver goods, or serve as a mobile advertisement for the brand. But what happens when that vehicle ends up in the hands of an employee or even an owner who is charged with driving under…

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 your child…

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…