A DUI arrest during the holidays in South Carolina can lead to criminal charges, possible driver’s license suspension, court appearances, and financial penalties. Under South Carolina Code Sections 56-5-2930 and 56-5-2951, the criminal case and certain administrative license proceedings involve separate legal requirements. Drivers who refuse chemical testing or register a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) […]
Yes, you can get a DUI the morning after drinking in South Carolina, even if you stopped consuming alcohol several hours before driving. Alcohol remains in your bloodstream until your body processes it, and sleeping does not guarantee that you are sober. Under South Carolina Code Section 56-5-2930, driving while your abilities are materially and […]
If an impaired driver causes a crash in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that driver may be responsible for your injuries and financial losses. A bar or restaurant that unlawfully served alcohol, an employer, or another negligent party may also bear responsibility when the evidence and law support a claim. You may be able to pursue […]
Refusing an official breath test after a qualifying DUI arrest in South Carolina generally causes an immediate driver's license suspension. A first refusal carries a six-month suspension when you have no qualifying prior offenses. You have 30 days from the issuance of your suspension notice to request an administrative hearing. You may qualify for a […]
Yes, a Halloween prank can lead to criminal charges in South Carolina when the conduct involves property damage, trespassing, theft, unwanted physical contact, threatening behavior, public disorderly conduct, or another criminal offense. Calling something a prank does not prevent police or prosecutors from looking at what actually happened. If you are accused after a Halloween […]
Summary Liability for a pedestrian accident after dark in South Carolina depends on what the driver and pedestrian were doing before the collision, where the pedestrian was walking or crossing, visibility, speed, lighting, traffic signals, and other evidence. A driver may be responsible for failing to keep a proper lookout, yield when required, slow for […]
Yes, police can investigate and arrest someone for DUI after finding that person asleep in a vehicle in South Carolina. Sleeping in a parked car does not automatically prove DUI, though. Under South Carolina law, the State must prove that you drove a motor vehicle while your ability to drive was materially and appreciably impaired […]
Yes, criminal charges can sometimes be dropped before trial in South Carolina. A prosecutor may decide not to continue a case, a legal problem may weaken the State’s evidence, a judge may dismiss a charge in certain circumstances, or an eligible defendant may resolve a case through a diversion program. A dismissal is never automatic. […]
Yes. A DUI charge can sometimes be resolved as reckless driving in South Carolina, but the result is not automatic. No attorney can promise that a prosecutor will agree to a different charge. South Carolina treats DUI and reckless driving as separate offenses. Whether a DUI case can be resolved as reckless driving may depend […]
Summary Medical bills can arrive long before a South Carolina personal injury claim is resolved. If you were injured in Myrtle Beach, you may need to use available health insurance, optional medical payments coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, workers’ compensation benefits, or a payment arrangement with a medical provider while the liability claim remains pending. A third-party […]