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Navigating a DUI Charge as an Active-Duty Member in South Carolina

Getting charged with a DUI is always a serious matter. For South Carolina’s active-duty military personnel, it creates even more complications. One arrest can cause issues in both civilian courts and military systems. It may impact your ability to drive, your current role, your promotion prospects, or even your future military career. Trying to handle…

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Do I Have to Install an Ignition Interlock Device After a First DUI in South Carolina?

Getting arrested for a DUI in South Carolina can leave you feeling unsure about what to expect. If this is your first offense, you might assume the penalties will be lighter. But with recent changes to state law, even first-time offenders now have to deal with strict requirements. One rule that often surprises people is…

Injured Over Memorial Day Weekend? Why Hiring a Lawyer Can Make or Break Your Case

Injured Over Memorial Day Weekend? Why Hiring a Lawyer Can Make or Break Your Case

Memorial Day weekend should be a time for fun, relaxation, and making memories with family and friends. But for too many people in South Carolina, it turns into something far more serious. Every year, emergency rooms see an increase in injuries from car crashes, boating accidents, and other dangerous situations caused by someone else’s reckless…

What Happens If You Get a DUI in South Carolina Over Memorial Day Weekend?

What Happens If You Get a DUI in South Carolina Over Memorial Day Weekend?

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel holidays in South Carolina. From Myrtle Beach to Lake Murray, law enforcement agencies ramp up patrols and DUI checkpoints. The roads are packed with people heading to the beach, family barbecues, or lakeside getaways. If you’re arrested for DUI over the holiday, it’s important to understand…

Why Memorial Day Is Prime Time for BUI Arrests in South Carolina

Why Memorial Day Is Prime Time for BUI Arrests in South Carolina

South Carolina’s lakes, rivers, and coastal waters are major attractions for Memorial Day fun. Boaters from across the state and beyond head to popular spots like Lake Murray, Lake Marion, the Intracoastal Waterway, and coastal destinations to enjoy the long weekend. The weather is usually perfect, the water is inviting, and people are ready to…

Boating and Alcohol: SC BUI Laws Explained

Boating and Alcohol Over Memorial Day: What South Carolina Law Says About BUI

Planning a boat day over Memorial Day weekend? Whether you’re heading to Lake Murray, Lake Hartwell, or the Charleston Harbor, it’s important to know what South Carolina law says about alcohol on the water. Boating is one of the state’s most popular holiday pastimes, and with warm weather and time off work, it’s easy to…