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,…
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…
What Can Happen if You Get Caught With Your 3rd Suspended License Offense? If you have been caught driving with a suspended license 3 or more times, the penalties may get more severe, as you could face up to $1,000.00…
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…
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.…
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…
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?…
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…
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 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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