On July 10, the South Carolina Court of Appeals published their opinion in State v. Henkel, a case dealing with the legal requirement of video at DUI stops. The case addressed SC Code section 56-5-2953, which applies when a person violates either section 56-5-2930 (operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or […]
South Carolina legislature is currently considering a bill that would ban text messaging while driving in S.C. Columbia gave final approval to a ban on texting while driving on March 29, 2011. Note that there are currently no limits on cell phone usage or text messaging while driving in South Carolina. The relevant distracted driving provisions are […]
South Carolina law deems it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, legal, illegal drugs, or any combination of the same. To be convicted of South Carolina DUI, the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the driver’s mental and physical faculties are materially and appreciably impaired due to the ingestion of alcohol and or […]
There are both criminal and civil penalties associated with driving under the influence in South Carolina (Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester Counties). A conviction on criminal charges could lead to large monetary fines and fees, jail-time, community service and mandatory substance abuse treatment. There is a good chance that your automobile insurance will be cancelled and you will be […]
South Carolina is cracking down on drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, whether illegal narcotics or prescription medications. Accordingly, drivers are arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in South Carolina on a daily basis. Drunk driving is never condoned but just because you have been arrested for DUI does […]
Being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a life changing experience. Many times, the people charged with this crime have little to no experience with the criminal justice system and, therefore, have no idea what to expect. Also, DUI charges are ones which law enforcement officers are County Solicitors very aggressive in prosecuting. […]
State prisoners might soon face harsh criminal penalties for using Facebook while behind bars. State Rep. Wendell Gilliard, D-Charleston, is the primary sponsor of legislation that would make it illegal for inmates to belong to social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. The bill would also target accomplices who aid prisoners in illicit online […]