An investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol is underway after an accident that occurred on a recent Sunday morning in Anderson. The local police officers say they noticed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, causing the officers to suspect DUI. They...
Drunk Driving
Alleged DUI driver accused of leaving fatal accident scene
Facing criminal charges is never an enviable position in which to be. The consequences of a conviction on felony charges such as DUI can be severe, and if a fatal accident resulted, the penalties will be even more severe. However, before any conviction can take place...
Bond revoked after alleged repeat driving under the influence
A South Carolina judge recently revoked the bond of a driver who was found driving while impaired for the second time within a few months. Reportedly, the driver was on bond after being arrested for allegedly driving away from an accident that he caused. It was...
Teacher needs DUI defense after allegedly knocking down officer
When a resident of South Carolina is accused of driving while impaired, the consequences of a conviction can be devastating. Moreover, if the accused person holds a responsible position in the community, even DUI accusations without a conviction can have a...
Mother accused of DUI driving with kids in car
Driving while intoxicated can have serious consequences. When a South Carolina driver is suspected of drunk driving while there are children in the vehicle, the potential penalties can be even more severe. A woman from Greenwood will likely be seeking the support of a...
Carolina woman convicted of health care fraud
Following a prior conviction of 12 people in connection with fraudulent Medicaid claims, three more were recently convicted in a federal court. One of them is a 48-year-old Charlotte resident who prosecutors reported to be the leader of the conspiracy that involved...
Woman faces DUI charges after allegedly causing musician’s death
The consequences of a conviction on charges related to driving while impaired can be serious. If an accident was caused in which there was a loss of lives, the impact would be even more severe. A woman from Myrtle Beach who is facing multiple charges is likely focused...
Why is it important to fight a first DUI charge?
If a South Carolina driver is suspected of driving while intoxicated, the potential consequences are significant. A conviction could result in fines, jail and the suspension of one's driver's license. It is not uncommon for people who are arrested on DUI charges to be...
Bond refused for alleged DUI driver after fatal accident
When a South Carolina driver is accused of causing death and/or severe injuries to others in a car accident that occurred while he or she was impaired, the court usually shows no sympathy for the accused driver. Although any person is said to be innocent until proved...
Woman allegedly driving under the influence kills bicyclist
Shortly before 8:30 on a recent Saturday evening, an accident that was first thought to involve a pedestrian was reported to police in Aiken County. When officers arrived at the scene, they determined that it was a bicyclist -- not a pedestrian -- that had been struck...