Whether you have been a life-long resident of Myrtle Beach or whether you are there on vacation, there may be times when you have an alcoholic beverage or two and then drive back home or to your hotel. But, if the police pull you over and you receive a DUI, this can...
Drunk Driving
Were field sobriety tests part of your DUI stop?
Drunk driving arrests are common in South Carolina and throughout the country. In fact, thousands of these arrests occur in America each year and DUI is probably one of the most common criminal charges people might face. However, even though these arrests are...
Understanding what impairment means can help you avoid a DUI
South Carolina residents and tourists alike enjoy the area’s beautiful weather and beaches, which provide many options for fun and recreational activities. These activities may sometimes involve alcohol, and while partaking in a few drinks when relaxing or on vacation...
Inaccurate Breathalyzer results can help defend against DUI charges
If you get pulled over and the officer suspects you of driving under the influence, you may be asked to submit to a Breathalyzer test. Under South Carolina’s implied consent laws, Sec. 56-5-295, anyone with a driver’s license is automatically required to submit to a...
What should you know about field sobriety tests and DUI arrests?
Some people in South Carolina may consider drunk driving arrests to be “minor.” That is far from the truth. Even first-time offenders with a drunk driving conviction can face serious repercussions, such as a year or more of probation supervision, a driver’s license...
What you need to know about DUI and marijuana in South Carolina
Many residents and visitors of the Myrtle Beach area partake in marijuana. It is a drug that many think should be legal and they don’t see any harm in using the drug. But the laws in South Carolina don’t agree with that mentality and a person can wind up in serious...
Getting a DUI during vacation
Nothing can spoil a vacation more than getting pulled over for drunk driving. For vacationers flocking to South Carolina’s pristine beaches, the last thing they want to worry about is getting on the wrong side of the law. No matter where or when it happens, an...
Facing the aftermath of a drunk driving arrest
Drunk driving arrests are probably some of the most common types of arrests that occur in South Carolina – and, indeed, throughout the country. Each year thousands of people in our state will face what seems like a lack of options in the aftermath of a drunk driving...