You're driving home from work, minding your own affairs, and you get into a car accident. After weeks of physical recovery, you still are disfigured and suffer from chronic pain. How is it possible to put a dollar amount for compensation for such pain and...
DUI SC
Misdemeanor Arrests in Myrtle Beach
This time of year, Myrtle Beach is known for long lines of Harley riders, crowds of college kids looking for parties, lovers strolling the beach ... and cops looking for someone to arrest.During last week's Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally and the Atlantic Beach...
Can You Get a DUI in a Driverless Car?
If you're caught driving a car while you're drunk, you could be charged and convicted of DUI. But what if the car is driving you while you're drunk? The driver of a Tesla got an answer to that question last week when he tried to get out of a DUI by explaining to a...
New Year’s Eve DUI Arrests in Myrtle Beach
Most people make New Year's resolutions to lose weight, or quit smoking, or go to the gym more often.But 31 people in Horry County probably made a completely different kind of promise this year - to get out of jail and to never get arrested for DUI again...State...
Did your beach party end with a horizontal gaze nystagmus test?
South Carolina traffic authorities could design a field sobriety test around the title of one that already exists: horizontal gaze nystagmus. Just trying to spell or pronounce such a thing is a challenge. The problem is that you could be completely sober and stutter...
To breathe or not to breathe into a Breathalyzer
You've seen them in movies and on television shows. Those little boxes police officers have people blow into when they suspect that they are driving under the influence of alcohol. South Carolina uses them, along with other states across the country. When asked to...
SC Senator Charged with DUI and Lying to Police
A SC senator, who is also the chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee, was charged with DUI and providing false information to police after a traffic accident in Charleston. His wife was also charged with providing false information to police. Although the article is...
Aynor, SC Mayor Stopped for DUI but Not Charged
Almost a month ago, Aynor's mayor and the CFO for Horry County Schools, John Gardner, was stopped by Horry County police for driving a lawnmower down the highway.During the traffic stop, they discovered an open beer in the lawnmower's cup holder and the mayor can be...
Walk a straight line toward the strongest defense possible
Were you one of approximately 16 million to visit Myrtle Beach or another South Carolina vacation location this year? The state boasts many popular spots that provide myriad opportunities for summer adventure. Perhaps you rented an expansive beach house and gathered...
The Drug Whisperer… More DRE Testimony Coming to South Carolina
The latest craze among law enforcement is Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training, where law enforcement officers are trained to identify what drugs a person has taken for purposes of arresting them and charging them with DUI. The training is available to South...
