Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime in most states throughout the U.S., and South Carolina is no different. Like many states, South Carolina has a law of implied consent, which means that you automatically consent to taking a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test during a traffic stop....
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Do you know your rights during a traffic stop? A traffic stop does not have to result in a DUI charge. If a law enforcement official is pulling you over for a traffic stop, it is important to follow proper procedure and ensure your rights are protected. Below are 10...
Do you know what you might be facing? Driving under the influence (DUI) is a crime punishable by fines, jail sentences, and other penalties. Each state has its own unique approach to DUI charges and punishments, so it is important to know the law in your area. In South Carolina,...
A decade after the present limit of .08 percent was implemented by President Clinton and Congress, the National Transportation Safety Board is making recommendations of a lower limit for blood alcohol content. The discussions began again the middle of May, when the board suggested the legal limit of .08 percent...
Less than a year since making national headlines for his first DUI offense, South Carolina Senator Ted Vick (D) was arrested for DUI a second time after an officer of the Department of Public Safety allegedly noticed him stumbling towards his car in the parking lot of the state House....
In the state of South Carolina, the courts agree that a Felony DUI is a serious crime that can be prosecuted. Offenders can be sent to jail if they kill a driver because they were intoxicated at the time of a crash. In the state of South Carolina, those that...
South Carolina State Representative, Bakari Sellers, revealed that he was facing DUI charges after being pulled over for drunk driving in fall of 2012. Sellers was driving home after a University of South Carolina football game when he was stopped by police who saw him fail to use his turn...
Have you been arrested for DUI in Columbia, South Carolina? Driving under the influence is a serious criminal offense and you could face heavy penalties if you are convicted. That is why you need hard-hitting defense to protect you against the prosecution! At The Laubshire Law Firm, LLC our lead...
