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If your rights were violated during the traffic stop or arrest, an attorney can help Driving under the influence is a serious crime that carries significant penalties if you're convicted. That's why the police have to follow protocol and respect each suspect's rights under the Fourth Amendment and other state and federal protections. Unfortunately, that's...

Understanding the legal implications of prescription drug-related DUI Drivers in South Carolina are often charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs. But what about prescription medication? Can drivers be charged in South Carolina with DUI while operating a vehicle under the influence of legal prescription drugs? And if so, what...

How can you get arrested if your BAC is under .08? In South Carolina, if a police officer suspects you of driving under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked to take a breath test. This test is designed to determine blood alcohol content (BAC) by measuring the amount of alcohol in a person’s...

A DUI defense attorney can help defend against false positive results in South Carolina. Police departments across South Carolina use breathalyzers to test whether someone is too intoxicated to drive - even though the tests are unreliable. There are many things that can lead a breathalyzer to produce a false positive result - a blood...

The holidays are a time to celebrate, but a DUI can have long-term consequences. If you plan to partake in holiday festivities that involve alcohol this winter, it's important to do so responsibly and be mindful of South Carolina's DUI laws. DUI defense attorney Matt Bodman has put together a list of 5 tips to...

You Have a Right to Remain Silent - Here's How to Use It Miranda rights are regularly depicted in movies and shows but often leave viewers with an inaccurate understanding of the law. To protect your freedom, it is critical that you know what Miranda rights are and when they apply if South Carolina police...

A juvenile criminal defense lawyer can explain your potential options. Juvenile criminal charges should be taken just as seriously as adult charges. The penalty for being a minor in possession of alcohol conviction, for example, may include a big fine and jail time. Many parents don't know until it happens to them, but you must...

Underage drinking charges should always be taken seriously. South Carolina has very strict underage drinking laws, especially regarding adults under 21 years old driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. But what are South Carolina's underage DUI laws? What are the penalties? And what other state laws apply to underage drinking? If you're facing charges,...

If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol in South Carolina, you have probably already heard or read a lot about BAC or how a high BAC can influence your DUI charge if you are convicted of drunk driving in South Carolina. But what does a high BAC mean? And...

South Carolina minors can face higher standards for DUI than adults. Let's get straight to the point about underage DUI: Yes, a minor can absolutely be arrested for and charged with DUI in South Carolina. If a person under 21 is accused of driving with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher, they face the...