While driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina is a serious offense; there are those people who assume that a DUI conviction equals a felony on their record. But, this may not always be the case. In this article we answer the long running question of what qualifies as a DUI felony versus a […]
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How Can a DUI in South Carolina, Affect Your Job Prospects?
If you have been pulled over and read your Miranda rights before being taken to the station, you know how scary it is to be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina. But, did you know that a DUI conviction can have an impact on your current and future job prospects? Is […]
What Are the Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License in South Carolina?
Driving while your driver’s license is canceled, suspended, or revoked (commonly referred to as driving under suspension in South Carolina) is a criminal offense. Penalties for these violations can include possible fines and incarceration. In some cases, people are completely unaware their licenses were not valid. Many others mistakenly assumed that their licenses had been […]
DUI CONVICTION AND PENALTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina DUI Conviction and Penalties Arrested for DUI? The penalties for a DUI conviction in South Carolina are harsh and the consequences recently changed on October 1, 2014 due to Emma’s Law. If you have been arrested for DUI, you should immediately seek the advice of an experienced South Carolina DUI attorney to defend your […]
New Expungement Law Help You Go Back to Work?
This summer, after months of contentious debate, the South Carolina Legislature overrode a veto* by the governor to pass a law allowing more people to have their criminal records expunged. Could a new expungement law help you go back to work? Expungement removes a crime from a person’s record, ensuring that it will not show up […]
How Do I Restore My Driver’s License After a DUI in South Carolina?
How Do I Restore My Driver’s License After a DUI in South Carolina? Being able to drive is vitally important to most people in South Carolina. Losing your driver’s license can have a devastating impact on you and your family. Living without a license isn’t just an inconvenience.It can make the difference between maintaining a […]
DUI Defense Lawyer J. Taylor Bell Recognized in Best of Columbia 2018 Awards
Attorney with The Jeffcoat Firm in Columbia and Lexington voted first place in the category of Best DUI Law Firm or Attorney. COLUMBIA, SC, July31, 2018/24-7PressRelease/ –South Carolina criminal defense attorney J. Taylor Bell has been voted the winner of the category of Best DUI Law Firm or Attorney in the Best of Columbia 2018 […]
NURSING and the LAW: Getting and Protecting Your License: What you need to know
Your nursing license was earned by hard work, knowledge and dedication. Those same qualities are needed when it comes to protecting your license. You need knowledge and the guiding hand of informed counsel when facing the difficult issues that often come with disciplinary challenges. *If you are seeking a license or renewal, it is also […]
What You Should Do If Contacted by an LLR investigator
If you are a licensed professional in South Carolina and have been contacted by a South Carolina Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation (LLR) investigator, it means that a complaint was made against you. It also means that the LRR believes it warrants further inquiry. You need to face this issue, but it is crucial […]
Is it Possible for Me to Apply for a DUI Expungement in South Carolina?
Most DUI lawyers in Lexington, South Carolina, will have dealt with this one question from their clients at least once in their career: Is it possible for me to expunge my DUI charges? The answer is both Yes and No. DUI penalty expungement in Lexington, SC can take place, but only if your case has […]
