DUI

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you’re required to get an ignition interlock device (IID) after a drunk driving conviction in South Carolina, you must follow the rules of the Ignition Interlock Device Program (IIDP). Having an IID installed in your vehicle(s) allows you to drive legally on a “II”...

If a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under influence (DUI), the officer may request you to take a number of sobriety tests. These may include the request to walk a straight line, balance on one leg or take a Breathalyzer test. Law enforcement...

Sometimes, you might make the mistake of using an illegal substance and then thinking that you can drive. Even if you're an adult, there are consequences to these actions. If you're underage and driving in South Carolina, those consequences could be more severe. Fines...