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Can a Bouncer be Liable for Assault and Battery?

Sep 22, 2017 | Personal Injury

A bouncer at Derriere’s Gentleman’s Club in Myrtle Beach allegedly punched a dancer in the face and dragged her off stage last weekend. Bouncers and security guards are hired by clubs, hotels, and other establishments to protect the clientele and to eject drunken or...

Is DRE Testimony Admissible in a S.C. DUI Trial?

Sep 20, 2017 | DUI

South Carolina’s appellate courts have not yet decided the issue of whether DRE testimony is admissible at trial, but the courts will most likely admit DRE testimony when: 1) The officer is qualified as an expert; and 2) The testimony is limited to the officer’s...

Myrtle Beach DUI Defense: Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Testimony

Sep 20, 2017 | DUI

South Carolina’s DUI laws make it illegal for a person to drive a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Most people think of alcohol when they hear DUI, but the law also covers both legal and illegal drugs. You can’t determine whether a person is intoxicated on drugs with...

Can You Get a DUI on a Lawnmower in South Carolina?

Sep 15, 2017 | DUI

You can be charged with DUI in South Carolina if you are in or on any vehicle that is powered by a motor. South Carolina police have charged people with DUI while: Riding a lawn mower, Driving a tractor, and Riding a moped (even when S.C.’s DUI law didn’t cover...