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...
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Does a DUI conviction affect college financial aid?
Paying for college nowadays often requires sticking to a tight budget and looking for all available financial assistance. After all, the average cost of higher education at a public school has increased by nearly 150% over the last 50 years. You may have heard that a...
How many drinks does it take to get drunk?
No one ever sets out on an evening of fun with their friends with the intention of getting a DUI. However, that is a very real possibility if you drink too many alcoholic beverages throughout the night. Each drink you consume increases your blood alcohol concentration...
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
If officers pull you over for suspected DUI, they likely will ask you to submit to a field sobriety test. Under South Carolina law, however, you have no obligation to take it, nor do you face any negative consequences if you refuse. In fact, politely declining...
Misdemeanor vs. felony DUI in South Carolina
South Carolina may charge driving under the influence as a felony or misdemeanor depending on the circumstances of your case. In both cases, the state mandates jail time even for the first offense. Review the possible penalties for DUI in South Carolina before facing...
How will your future plans play out with a DUI conviction?
If you are a driver under the age of 21, an arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol is no small matter. A conviction could affect your future in many ways and disrupt your education goals as well as your career plans. Certification issues If...
Can I challenge a breathalyzer test?
One of the most common ways to fight against a traffic ticket is to question the validity and reliability of the radar gun. You may wonder if it is also possible to question breathalyzer test results if you are facing DUI charges. It is possible to challenge...
License suspension after a DUI
If people receive a conviction for drinking and driving, officials may suspend their license. Many penalties for DUI in South Carolina involve a license suspension. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, a judge may suspend a driver's license for...
Handling drunk driving charges as a teen
Our law firm realizes that for some people, drunk driving charges are especially difficult to deal with. For example, if you are a teen and you are in this position, you likely have a wide variety of challenges to work through. Whether you worry about how these...
College and university consequences for a DUI
A DUI arrest or conviction in South Carolina can carry with it not only legal consequences, but further disciplinary action from a college or university if the person is a student there. Most institutions of higher education have policies regarding student conduct....
