If the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, one of the first things the officer may do is ask you to get out of the car and perform field sobriety tests. There are three different tests that they do measuring eye movement, balance, and ability to follow...
Drunk Driving
The potential impact of a DUI conviction on your college career
If you are convicted of DUI, the consequences are more than what the court imposes. For example, if you are in college, you may face additional penalties that impact your education and future. Knowing the potential cost of a DUI while in college will help you...
How to handle being pulled over for DUI
You went out, had a few cocktails with some friends, and are now driving home. You notice red and blue lights in your rearview mirror, and your heart starts racing. There’s no question – being pulled over is stressful; however, if there’s the potential of a DUI...
Don’t let a DUI derail your career
Not only can criminal convictions cause trouble in your personal life, but they also have the potential to impact your career prospects. A DUI conviction is no exception. However, people are wrongly convicted of criminal offenses all the time. Even if you have made a...
Challenging DUI evidence
If you have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, you have some important decisions to make. Perhaps the most important is whether to plead guilty or to defend yourself against these charges. Before making any important decisions, talk to a lawyer...
Understanding the IID program in South Carolina
If you are required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle after a DUI conviction, it’s imperative that you follow all the requirements established by the state. An IID may be an inconvenience – perhaps a costly and embarrassing one....
Neutrality is critical with sobriety checkpoints
In South Carolina, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if you have a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%. If you drive under the influence of alcohol, you face a variety of criminal and other consequences. While officers from law enforcement agencies around...
Diving into South Carolina’s DUI/DWI penalties
Regular readers of our Rock Hill criminal defense blog know that South Carolina’s DUI (driving under the influence) laws are among the nation’s toughest. But if you have been arrested and charged with drunk driving, the details of the law and its strict punishments...
How drinking affects your driving
A swerve that leads to a DUI, going the wrong-way on a one-way road that leads to a head-on crash, running a red light and t-boning another car or driving your vehicle through a building. These are some of the worst-case scenarios that can happen when you drink and...
Deputy in South Carolina arrested on suspicion of drunk driving
Police officers may often be held to a higher standard than others when it comes to suspicion of criminal activity. When facing accusations for a crime such as driving under the influence of alcohol, officers are often placed on administrative leave while charges are...