Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol while there is a child in the vehicle can bring about severe consequences if a conviction is obtained. A South Carolina woman is facing a drunk driving charge after a single-vehicle crash in Conway on a recent Thursday...
Drunk Driving
Drunk driving: Chase leads to death of one, arrest of another
A 34-year-old South Carolina man is facing multiple serious charges after leading Charleston County deputies on a chase that caused the death of another driver. The charges include drunk driving, hit and run and failure to stop at an accident scene with injuries....
Driver’s DUI charges upgraded after death of premature baby
Facing drunk driving charges is serious in any circumstances. However, if a person's DUI charges are upgraded because a victim of the accident succumbed to his or her injuries, the situation becomes much more severe. This is the fate of a South Carolina woman who...
Drunk driving charges filed after deadly South Carolina crash
After a deadly crash on U.S. 321 in the early morning hours of a recent Friday morning, a South Carolina man was arrested and booked into jail. He is facing charges of felony drunk driving causing the death of another person. Troopers said the accident occurred in the...
Driver accused of drunk driving after death of teenager
On a recent Sunday evening, the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Aiken County Sheriff's Office and local police responded to an accident scene in New Ellenton. Upon arrival, they found the body of a 15-year-old teenage boy who had been struck by a car. The driver who...
DUI charges filed after fatal South Carolina cross-over accident
A 48-year-old South Carolina resident is facing several charges after she allegedly caused a vehicle accident that ended in injuries and a fatality. The South California Highway Patrol reported that the 48-year-old woman was taken into custody on DUI and other charges...
Second DUI charge for 28-year-old man caught in crackdown
Authorities in the South Carolina county of Kershaw reported that a crackdown on drunk drivers over the Thanksgiving weekend yielded 12 individuals who were charged with DUI. During such traffic stops, officers have to comply with strict rules related to the...
Bond denied for driver facing felony drunk driving charge
South Carolina drivers who are accused of DUI offenses typically require legal counsel from the outset. Having professional support throughout the proceedings may be invaluable, starting at the bond hearing. With no legal representation, those who are accused of drunk...
SUV driver faces DUI charge after accident with injuries
The eastbound lanes of a South Carolina highway in Clearwater had to be closed after a recent car accident involving two sports utility vehicles. The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported that the suspected DUI accident occurred shortly before midnight on a recent...
York County man faces drug charges after 3-month investigation
Following information that was provided by an unnamed source, the York County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit launched an investigation. The investigation ultimately led to the arrest of a South Carolina man who is now facing drug charges. The informant...