DUI Law

If you’re pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, the police may try to administer a field sobriety test or ask you to take a breathalyzer test to determine your level of impairment. While you’re legally allowed to refuse a breathalyzer, doing so can have some serious consequences that can impact your case….

With warmer weather around the corner, you can expect the South Carolina police to step up their DUI patrols and checkpoints. This means it’s likely we’ll see an increase in the number of traffic stops happening each week. If you get pulled over by an officer under the suspicion of DUI, whether you’ve had one…

When you’ve been arrested and charged with a DUI, getting your life back on track is a priority. For many, it’s normal to be stressed until your court date and sentencing (if applicable) is over. But that doesn’t mean your life stops while you wait for your court date. Unless there’s a criminal reason not…

Being charged with your first DUI can make you feel like your life is spiraling out of control. And in South Carolina, the stakes are high. Punishments are severe because the state actively wants to keep people from driving under the influence in the future. However, when it’s your first offense, the state doesn’t always…

Being pulled over for any reason is stressful. But if you believe an officer suspects you of driving under the influence, it’s normal to let that stress make you defensive and to encourage you to avoid complying with their roadside sobriety screenings. Breathalyzer tests are some of the most common screenings used during these stops,…

Getting pulled over for suspected DUI on Shaw Air Force Base can be stressful even when you’re sober. But if you’re successfully charged with a DUI while on base, the process can quickly become overwhelming. Though the charges are severe, there may be ways to defend yourself in court and cast doubt on the validity…

Drinking and driving or getting behind the wheel after having one too many aren’t the only ways that alcohol can get you in trouble in South Carolina. The state has some fairly strict rules around carrying open containers of alcohol in your vehicle. If you have any hard liquor containers with broken seals, flasks, or…

When most people think of getting in trouble with the law for drinking, they think of being charged with a DUI. And there’s no denying that DUIs are incredibly common. It’s why South Carolina has so many strict rules and punishments in place for those found guilty of driving under the influence. But what happens…

Being charged with a DUI on Shaw Air Force Base is stressful at best. The repercussions of these charges can have a major impact on your military career. Luckily, you may be able to mount a defense against those charges with help from an experienced South Carolina DUI defense attorney. But before you can present…

When you’ve been charged with driving under the influence, you can expect those charges to be disruptive to your life. While most people know that they’ll face hefty fines and jail time if convicted, you may not realize that your conviction can impact your car insurance for years after the fact. And it’s not just…