The way that alcohol impacts the body and mind make it unsafe for drivers to operate vehicles when they are under the influence. Because not everybody reacts exactly the same to alcohol, anyone who is going to drink must understand what factors affect how the body...
College students who are trying to find their way often make mistakes. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to serious legal problems because they might not think through whether certain actions are legal. There are several things that college students might do that...
Charleston, South Carolina, had gone nearly a month into the new year without a traffic fatality, but all that changed on Saturday when a drunk driver allegedly ran a stoplight and collided with another vehicle. The driver in question now faces felony...
A study drawing from 2017 data, which were the most recent available, shows that South Carolina ranks number two in the nation for drunk driving deaths, second only to Wyoming, and number one in the southeastern region with 6.22 deaths resulting from impaired...
Many in Florence may subscribe to the common misconception that misdemeanor offenses are not serious. In reality, such a conviction can follow one around as part of their public record, potentially interfering with their ability to find a job or secure housing. The...
There is no denying that the whole country is going through a difficult period concerning opioids. This epidemic is a serious situation that tears families apart and ruins lives. While it is very easy to believe that it is not happening in your backyard, the reality...
If you have been arrested for and charged with a drunk driving offense in South Carolina, you may be wondering if you will have to install and use an ignition interlock device. This is an understandable concern as these devices can be very expensive and all costs are...
Just because a person is arrested and even convicted of a crime in South Carolina does not mean they should not have future opportunities to get their life back on track. After a person has served a jail sentence or completed any other portion of their consequences in...
Residents in South Carolina who are arrested for suspected drunk driving should know that there are many factors that may contribute to the future outcome of their cases. Certainly evidence that may be used against them could include breath, blood or urine tests...
People in South Carolina who are facing criminal charges might feel they are in a tough situation, but it is important that they and others remember that defendants do have rights. These rights are present even before an arrest takes place. For example, it is not...