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Facing your first DUI conviction can be stressful, but if you’ve been through the process before, you know what to expect during the arrest and hearing. But what you may not know is how prior convictions can lead to a felony DUI charge.  In South Carolina, the state takes DUI seriously and actively wants to…

Getting pulled over for driving under the influence in South Carolina is a serious offense, and the state is all too willing to punish you for your actions. But if you’re arrested and charged with felony DUI, the punishments you’ll face will be significantly more severe. While a South Carolina DUI defense attorney can represent…

If you’re pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, the police may try to administer a field sobriety test or ask you to take a breathalyzer test to determine your level of impairment. While you’re legally allowed to refuse a breathalyzer, doing so can have some serious consequences that can impact your case….

With warmer weather around the corner, you can expect the South Carolina police to step up their DUI patrols and checkpoints. This means it’s likely we’ll see an increase in the number of traffic stops happening each week. If you get pulled over by an officer under the suspicion of DUI, whether you’ve had one…

When you’ve been arrested and charged with a DUI, getting your life back on track is a priority. For many, it’s normal to be stressed until your court date and sentencing (if applicable) is over. But that doesn’t mean your life stops while you wait for your court date. Unless there’s a criminal reason not…

Being charged with your first DUI can make you feel like your life is spiraling out of control. And in South Carolina, the stakes are high. Punishments are severe because the state actively wants to keep people from driving under the influence in the future. However, when it’s your first offense, the state doesn’t always…

Being pulled over for any reason is stressful. But if you believe an officer suspects you of driving under the influence, it’s normal to let that stress make you defensive and to encourage you to avoid complying with their roadside sobriety screenings. Breathalyzer tests are some of the most common screenings used during these stops,…

Getting pulled over for suspected DUI on Shaw Air Force Base can be stressful even when you’re sober. But if you’re successfully charged with a DUI while on base, the process can quickly become overwhelming. Though the charges are severe, there may be ways to defend yourself in court and cast doubt on the validity…

Drinking and driving or getting behind the wheel after having one too many aren’t the only ways that alcohol can get you in trouble in South Carolina. The state has some fairly strict rules around carrying open containers of alcohol in your vehicle. If you have any hard liquor containers with broken seals, flasks, or…