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...]
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...]
Mother and Daughter Arrested For DUI One Hour Apart
April 14, 2020 by
South Carolina DUI Lawyers Although it occurred over the summer, this is one news story worth sharing. It really does validate the statement "Like mother like daughter." In Idaho, in the span of an hour, a woman and her daughter were both arrested for drunken driving. After 28-year-old Alisha Gardner was arrested around 11 p.m. Saturday July 18th in Idaho Falls. Ms. Gardner's mother, who ironically came to the jail to pick up her daughter's dog, soon found herself behind bars as well. Authorities say a sheriff's officer pulled the … [Read more...]
Drunk Drivers of Mopeds Beware
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The State newspaper reported Wednesday that a new prefiled bill would outlaw driving under the influence while on a moped. Currently mopeds are excluded from the definition of “motor vehicle” under South Carolina law. The bill, H. 3163, amends the definition of motor vehicle to remove the exclusion of mopeds, thus making any use of a moped while driving under the influence illegal. The text of the bill states as follows: SECTION 1. Section 56-5-130 of the 1976 Code is amended to read: "Section 56-5-130. Every vehicle which is … [Read more...]
Top 5 Mistakes Drivers Make When Stopped for DUI in South Carolina
April 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment
DUI in South Carolina is a serious offense with serious penalties. It is important for you to know what to do if stopped by an officer for driving under the influence. Below is a list of 5 mistakes NOT to make if you are pulled over for driving under the influence. Do not answer any questions about how much you have had to drink. You should not be rude, but simply state that you prefer not to answer the question or state that you would prefer to talk to an attorney first. Do not take a field sobriety test. Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs)are … [Read more...]
Traffic Offenses: Can I Keep My License?
March 29, 2020 by
Common South Carolina Traffic Violations Include: speeding, following too closely, driving with a suspended license, DUS DUI, driving without insurance, careless driving, and reckless driving. Many people do not consider that in addition to your traffic citation, you can lose points off of your driver’s license and you may be forced to pay increased insurance premiums. When making your decision about how to best handle your traffic ticket, you need to make sure that you understand the consequences of your conviction. A … [Read more...]
