If a drunk driver causes the death of a parent, should the defendant be required to pay child support to the surviving parent or guardian? That’s what SC legislators say a proposed bill would require, except the legislation as it is written doesn’t make sense, won’t...
DUI SC
What are DUI Field Sobriety Tests and How Do You Defend Against Them?
What are DUI field sobriety tests? When you think of a DUI arrest, you may picture a person standing on the side of the road, with blue lights flashing and a police officer standing in front of them, leaning their head back while touching their nose. Or, you may...
Will Your DUI be Dismissed in SC if the Officer Doesn’t Read Miranda Rights on the Video?
How do you get your DUI charges dismissed without a trial in SC? Most of our clients who are charged with DUI do not come to us for a guilty plea. They want to keep their record clean, they want their DUI dismissed, and they don’t want to plead guilty or go to trial…...
Implied Consent Hearings in SC
What is an implied consent hearing in SC? When your license is suspended after a DUI arrest because you refused the breathalyzer or blew a .15 or greater, you may be able to get your license restored by requesting an administrative hearing.
Can You Get a Route Restricted License After a DUI in SC?
You may be eligible for a route restricted license after a DUI conviction, but you also have the options of a temporary alcohol license (TAL) after an implied consent suspension or a provisional DUI license after a first-offense DUI conviction.
Defenses Against DUI Charges in SC
Potential defenses against DUI charges in SC include dismissal under City of Rock Hill v. Suchenski if the officer did not follow the mandatory videotape requirements, suppression of the breath or blood test results, sobriety witnesses, or the statutory defenses to DUAC charges in SC.
The SC Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program: What is ADSAP?
What is ADSAP in SC? When are you required to enroll in ADSAP, what are the requirements, and what happens if you don’t enroll in the program after a DUI conviction?
What are the Different Types of DUI in SC?
There are different types of DUI in SC including driving under the influence (DUI), driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration (DUAC), zero tolerance laws, felony DUI, and child endangerment laws.
How do DUI Defense Lawyers Challenge Breathalyzer Results?
How do you challenge breathalyzer results in SC? You get stopped by a cop for speeding, he says he smells alcohol, and next thing you know you're in custody at the police station waiting to blow into a breathalyzer machine. You know that you were not under the...
Can I Sue if I was Wrongfully Arrested for DUI in SC?
Can I sue if I was wrongfully arrested for DUI in SC? You might have a civil claim against the officer, police department, city, or county, but your first priority is making sure that a wrongful arrest for DUI doesn't become a wrongful conviction for DUI... If you...
