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April 20, 2023

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,…

April 15, 2023

Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in South Carolina

Marijuana use has increased significantly in South Carolina and across the country. For instance, a study published a few years ago in the journal, JAMA Psychiatry, reported that 9.5 percent of the adults who responded to a survey said they…

August 7, 2022

Is a DUI a Misdemeanor or a Felony in South Carolina?

While driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina is a serious offense; some people assume that a DUI conviction equals a felony on their record. This may not always be the case. Sometimes a DUI is a misdemeanor and…

November 21, 2018

What Are the Implications of a DUI in South Carolina?

If you are arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in South Carolina, you may just expect to pay a fine. But, it is not as straightforward as that. A DUI can have ramifications on your life and your career.…

October 24, 2018

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…

September 8, 2018

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?…

April 16, 2018

What Are the Common DUI Tests in Columbia, SC?

DUI tests are routinely administered by police authorities when there is sufficient motive to suspect that somebody is driving under the influence of alcohol. Also known as sobriety tests, these inspections come in two main types: field sobriety tests and…

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