When a police officer wants to arrest you for a driving under the influence (DUI) infraction, they will ask you specific questions, request a field sobriety test and administer a chemical breath test. Unfortunately, some people who happily agree to perform a breath...
Could you lose your professional license because of a DUI conviction?
If you are facing DUI charges in South Carolina, you might have more than your driver's license suspended. Apart from the fines and jail time, you might also get your professional license revoked or suspended. This can make you lose your job and dent your future...
Do you have to tell your employer about your DUI arrest?
You had a rough weekend. You were arrested and charged with DUI. You spent a better part of the weekend behind bars before being released on your own recognizance. You can only drive legally to and from work. You’ve got hearings in front of you – and you’re still only...
How will a DUI conviction impact your career in health care?
Finding a career that you love and working towards it can be quite fulfilling. For most people, there is more to work than just money. However, if that ability to work is under threat, you need to take action. The legal consequences of a DUI conviction are pretty...
Can you challenge a DUI?
The police pull you over after you’ve had a few drinks with dinner. You didn’t think that you were over the legal limit, but they give you a breath test and it comes in at 0.08%. It’s right at the legal limit and you get arrested. This is the point where a lot of...
A DUI conviction can have financial implications
When charged with driving under the influence, a conviction can have far-reaching consequences on your finances. It is an often overlooked aspect of a DUI since most people's concerns are usually on the legal ramifications of a guilty verdict, like jail terms. Below...
Does a DUI impact college financial aid?
If you are in college and get a DUI, there is a risk that it could impact your financial aid. However, the exact charges you face and how you handle them can make a difference. When you’re charged with a DUI, your first step has to be to build a strong defense. Being...
How long will you lose your license for a DUI conviction?
When a South Carolina police officer pulls you over and arrests you for driving under the influence (DUI), you will face multiple consequences. Pleading guilty doesn't necessarily protect you from any of the possible penalties. Depending on your driving record, there...
Do you need to drive dangerously to face a drunk driving charge?
When a police officer pulls you over, they will ask you many questions about your behavior. If they think you may have had too much to drink, they will ask you to perform field sobriety tests or maybe a chemical breath test. The results of your performance on those...
3 defense options for those facing DUI charges in South Carolina
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are more than an inconvenience. They can affect your driver’s license, your career and even your freedom. Defending against a DUI charge often seems difficult. People assume that a failed breath test will make a defense almost...