From Lexington High School to A.C. Flora, its time for the prom, class parties and graduation trips. Whether you are browsing prom dresses for 2010, looking at prom hair, prom makeup, planning your first week trip to Myrtle Beach, or deciding what to wear for graduation, I bet jail time is the last thing from your mind. However, for many students, this rite of passage involves alcohol, provoking the dilemma of how to properly parent the situation. Enter the clever parent with the ideal solution to minimize the otherwise risky behavior and … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana Patients in Arizona Still Face DUI
January 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Patients with Medical Marijuana Cards in Arizona Can Still Face DUI Charges Eighteen states, including Arizona, have passed legislation allowing residents to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. However, Arizona still has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to intoxication and DUI law, and people with even a trace amount of marijuana in their systems can face DUI charges for having trace THC in their blood. The law hinges on a “secondary metabolite” of marijuana called Carboxy-THC. If the metabolite shows up in a blood sample, the person … [Read more...]
“Out Of Their Hands” Targets Underage Drinking
April 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Spring is in the air. From Lexington High to Dreher, for many high school students that means it’s time to shop for a dress, rent a tuxedo, or purchase a cap and gown. Prom, high school graduation, and first week at the beach often go hand in hand with underage drinking. Underage drinking is a serious problem in South Carolina and can lead to serious consequences. South Carolina has a zero tolerance policy for underage drinking. If you are arrested for an alcohol related offense in South Carolina you risk losing your drivers … [Read more...]
