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Your freedom, record, and even parental rights may be at stake Getting charged with driving under the influence (DUI) is serious enough on its own. However, if a child is in the vehicle at the time, South Carolina law takes an even stricter stance. What might have been a misdemeanor offense can quickly escalate into...

When someone is arrested in South Carolina, the first question that often arises is: “How do I get out of jail?” The answer usually begins with bail. It’s a legal tool that lets people go home while they wait for their court date, rather than sitting in a jail cell for days, weeks, or even...

Police Interviews Can Put Your Future at Risk, Even If You're Innocent When the police want to “just ask a few questions,” it might sound harmless. But for anyone in South Carolina under investigation or accused of a crime, saying the wrong thing, no matter how minor, can drastically change the course of your life....

In today’s world, what you post online doesn’t stay online. It can follow you straight into a courtroom. Social media has become a double-edged sword. It's a place to connect, vent, joke, or document your life, but also a growing source of digital evidence in state or federal criminal cases. If you’re facing charges in...

Getting arrested for a DUI can feel like your entire life is about to be turned upside down. For many people, one of the most confusing parts is the breath or blood test. Maybe you had a couple of drinks, waited a bit, and thought you were fine to drive. Then you were stopped, tested...

Prosecutors often rely on physical evidence to get convictions. This type of evidence is generally considered strong in court cases because it is tangible, objective, and often difficult to dispute. But if you’re facing criminal charges in South Carolina, can you be convicted if there’s no physical evidence against you? The short answer is yes...

Getting arrested for DUI in South Carolina can be overwhelming. A conviction often means fines, losing your license, or even jail time. Many DUI cases rely heavily on breath test results, but these tests are not always accurate. Mistakes happen, and a faulty reading could be the difference between freedom and a conviction. The good...

Police can’t pull over drivers randomly; they need a reason. This reason comes from “reasonable suspicion,” a legal standard requiring officers to observe something unusual or potentially unlawful before making a stop. DUI checkpoints, which are used in South Carolina, remain a controversial exception to this rule. When it comes to DUI stops, if the...

A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) opens doors to careers in trucking and transportation, but a DUI conviction can disrupt that path. In South Carolina, CDL holders face stricter consequences for DUIs, including license suspension or revocation. If you're a CDL holder, these consequences can jeopardize your livelihood. However, if you're facing a DUI charge, you're...

When we think of driving under the influence (DUI) charges in South Carolina, we often assume they only apply to drivers. However, some situations in South Carolina raise questions about whether passengers can also face legal consequences related to alcohol in a vehicle. Understanding how the law applies to passengers can help you avoid trouble...