SC State Troopers Beef Up Enforcement for DUI and Reckless Driving South Carolina law enforcement officials say that they will begin increasing traffic enforcement this Wednesday, July 3rd, in anticipation of a long holiday weekend with higher potential for DUI and reckless driving. Because Independence Day falls on a Thursday this year, many people will likely take Friday off, and have a five day weekend. This means there will be an extra day of travel, high traffic, and also drinking – meaning there could be more DUI and reckless … [Read more...]
Best DUI Mugshot
April 30, 2020 by
South Carolina DUI Lawyers Last week, 24-year-old Michelle Watson of Prescott, Arizona was driving drunk in her Honda Civic. Authorities said her blood-alcohol level was three times the legal limit. She eventually crashed into several curbs and went up on the sidewalk. Police officers pulled the her over and gave her a field sobriety test. When they asked her to walk in a straight line, she told them, "I don't have to walk [blanking] anywhere." Then she got impatient, shoved and wrestled with one officer, and kneed the other one in … [Read more...]
Second DUI: What do I do?
April 30, 2020 by
Penalties for Second DUI Offense: Strom Law Firm offers you one free initial consultation with one of our criminal defense lawyers to discuss: your DUI arrest, whether to plead guilty or not guilty to driving under the influence, as well as possible ways to have your drunk driving charge reduced. Contact us today for your free consultation. We offer flexible payment plans and accept Visa and Mastercard. If you are over 21 and you are convicted of DUI, your blood alcohol level (BAC) will be used to dictate the severity of your sentence for … [Read more...]
Baby Boomers Driving Under The Influence of Drugs?
April 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Prescription Abuse: Driving Under the Influence of Drugs A new study released from the Public Health Report shows that since 1993, the types of drivers who commit DUID – Driving Under the Influence of Drugs – has increased significantly. Drivers that commit DUID are more likely to be 50 and older, according to the study, and are most likely to test positive for either prescription drugs or marijuana. "While we've seen a decrease over the years in motor vehicle fatalities involving people under the influence, the nature of those crashes … [Read more...]
How Reliable are Breathalyzers?
April 23, 2020 by
South Carolina DUI Defense Attorneys The question as to the reliability of breathalyzers has become a topic of great debate. Breathalyzers, or breath analysis, are one of the tools most commonly used by law enforcement to determine if someone is driving while under the influence of alcohol above the legal limit. Despite the intent, more and more scientists and experts agree that breathalyzers generate inconsistent and inaccurate measurements of a person’s blood alcohol content, better known as BAC. Some courts are even throwing out cases … [Read more...]
Reese Witherspoon and Husband Arrested for DUI
April 22, 2020 by
Award-Winning Actress and Husband Pulled Over, Arrested on DUI Charges and Disorderly Conduct Reese Witherspoon and her husband, Creative Artists agent James Toth, were arrested early Friday morning, April 19th, in Atlanta on DUI charges. According to the police report, the couple was pulled over when a state trooper saw Toth weaving over a double line. The officer reported that Toth smelled strongly of alcohol, his eyelids were droopy, and his eyes were blood shot. Toth told the officer that he had only had one drink, which Witherspoon … [Read more...]
Can I get a DUI on my boat?
April 22, 2020 by
Boating Under the Influence Boaters out drinking and driving or sailing on Lake Murray or Lake Wateree can be arrested for BUI, or boating under the influence. Boaters and sailors are subject to the same implied consent, as if they were drinking and driving on the road. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources does not list the boating and alcohol laws among its boating regulations. Boaters beware: You can be arrested for boating, sailing, or simply being in control of your boat while under the influence. Penalties for BUI … [Read more...]
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in SC
April 19, 2020 by
In South Carolina, you can be charged with driving under the influence of prescribed or over-the counter drugs or medication in addition to driving while under the influence of illicit drugs. States are under pressure to tighten laws for convicting DUIDs and set clear legal definitions. For now, DUID lawyers may have more opportunities for reducing and expunging driving under the influence of drug charges. Note: A DUID that involved illicit drugs may have other criminal drug charges attached. The penalties for a conviction of driving under … [Read more...]
Designated Drivers Also Drink and Drive, Study Shows
April 16, 2020 by
New Study Shows 2 out of 5 “Designated Drivers” Also Drink and Drive Researchers from the University of Florida went to a small Florida town to conduct research into how many people drink and drive. They interviewed and breath-tested over 1,000 partiers at a bar, who were mostly white, male, and college-aged. What they discovered was that, in that group, nearly 40% of the so-called designated drivers would not think twice about having a drink or two themselves, leading them to drink and drive. Although the study is far from definitive, … [Read more...]
