Police overreach is a growing problem in our nation and can bleed over into seemingly simple arrests, such as arrests for driving under the influence. Per South Carolina law, police in the state must record traffic stops based on probable cause DUI and DUI based on...
Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving
South Carolina drunk driving laws are strict
When it comes to driving in South Carolina, the following conditions are strictly prohibited for drivers (as is the case with the other states in the nation). Drivers who: Have a blood-alcohol content, or BAC, of 0.08% or more. If the driver is operating a commercial...
The complications involved in out-of-state DUI
A long-awaited opportunity to take time off and travel to another state represents rest and relaxation from the daily grind. Getting away from it all helps to unwind from daily rigors for you and those close to you to enjoy time off. However, that enjoyment and fun...
How to pursue dram shop charges in South Carolina
It may come as a surprise to victims of drunk drivers, but you may be able to sue the place and person who allowed that drunk driver to become drunk. These types of lawsuits are called dram shop lawsuits. Dram shop laws Nearly every state has dram shop laws that allow...
Drunk woman drives home and leaves friend’s baby in the car
Drunk driving is a serious crime by itself, but very few South Carolinians understand how driving under the influence of alcohol can lead to other crimes. An incident of how this happens was recently reported in Charleston. The incident According to Charleston police,...
College students should understand underage alcohol crimes
Many college students congregate in South Carolina. The summer is an especially busy time in places like Myrtle Beach. As they try to have an enjoyable time, it is not uncommon for them to drink alcohol. Even if the person is not driving after consuming alcohol while...
South Carolina’s Implied Consent Law
South Carolina, like most other states, has enacted what is called an Implied Consent Law. Despite the prevalence of similar laws in other states, most motorists do not understand how the law operates. Anyone planning to visit South Carolina should have a basic...
Will I lose my license if I get a DUI in South Carolina?
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...