Category: DUI
Everyone makes mistakes. It only seems right that those mistakes should not follow a person around for the rest of the person’s life. Unfortunately, when a person has been convicted of a DUI, the offense will stay with them. If you have been convicted of a DUI in South…
If a police officer arrests you for suspected driving under the influence (DUI), the officer will ask you to take a breathalyzer test. Technically, you can refuse the test. However, if you do, be prepared to immediately and automatically lose your driving privileges under South Carolina’s implied consent law. In…
The penalties for a first-time DUI offense in South Carolina are not as severe as they are for repeat offenses. Still, the consequences can wreak havoc on your life. If convicted, you could spend time in jail, pay fines, lose your driver’s license, be forced to obtain special insurance, and…
Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (DUAC) are serious offenses in South Carolina. Depending on a number of factors, the offense may be a misdemeanor or a felony. The level of offense, in turn, will determine the potential consequences you face if convicted….
If you drive a moped, you should know about an important change in South Carolina law. In May 2017, Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill that closes a loophole that once allowed moped drivers to avoid prosecution for driving under the influence (DUI). The law will take effect in November…