All motorists must conduct themselves safely on the road to avoid accidents. This is especially crucial when it comes to alcohol, as even a relatively small amount can negatively impact a person's driving ability. That is why you must understand how many drinks it...
Dui/dwi
Legal issues related to impaired driving in South Carolina
As in other states, South Carolina has enacted a series of actions to prevent individuals from engaging in impaired driving because of drugs or alcohol. Most of these actions rely on punitive measures that look to dissuade individuals from getting behind the wheel...
Can you avoid a sobriety checkpoint?
Sobriety checkpoints often feel startling when you come across them without expecting them. Considering most states do not require police to set up advance warning, this happens quite often. You may wonder, if you see a surprise sobriety checkpoint, can you actually...
Drunk driving charges and previous offenses
If you are facing a drunk driving case, you could have many questions and worry about how the outcome of the case will impact your future. If you are in college or recently started your career, these allegations could deal a devastating blow, not only in the short...
Should you take a breath analysis test?
If you think that you have a right to refuse a breath analysis test, you would not be alone. However, you would also be incorrect. Due to implied consent laws, you give your consent to DUI tests the moment you use a public access road. But what can an officer actually...
How do DUI costs break down?
When South Carolina law enforcement charges motorists with drunk driving, they may wonder how to structure their finances to account for DUI costs. Knowing those costs allows for a well-structured budget. U.S. News & World Report reviews common DUI fees. With a...
How will a DUI conviction affect your car insurance rates?
When you receive a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol, you may find yourself working to overcome several long-term challenges. Your license could be subject to suspension for an extended period of time and your car insurance will likely undergo...
Can you refuse a breath test?
When you drive, you may not be aware of something called an implied consent law. In general, implied consent laws apply to situations where a reasonable person could assume that parties give their consent regardless of written or spoken confirmation. When it comes to...
What is a standardized field sobriety test?
Officers have many tools they utilize when attempting to discern whether or not a driver has hit the road while intoxicated. Certain tools, such as breath analysis tests, often get a lot of press and media attention. Other tools, like standardized field sobriety...
What should I know about SC IID laws?
Every state in the country has strong laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and South Carolina is no exception. Just like every other state in the nation, South Carolina also has specific parameters where individuals the courts convict of...
