What’s the legal limit for driving under the influence (DUI) in SC? How much alcohol is too much? Although most people will tell you that the legal limit is .08, it’s not that simple. DUAC (driving under an unlawful alcohol concentration) charges can be brought if...
Do police need an arrest warrant before arresting someone in SC? If you are handcuffed, taken to jail, fingerprinted, and charged with a crime, don’t police need an arrest warrant to show that a judge found probable cause and so you know exactly what you are charged...
When you are choosing the right type of business entity for your company, or if you are considering whether your company needs to be restructured, you may want to consider the benefits of a holding company. Do you need a holding company? That depends on: The type of...
Why is the accident report important after a car crash? Your accident report is “official” documentation that 1) the accident happened and 2) the other driver was at fault. At the outset of your case, it may be the first piece of evidence that the insurance adjuster...
If it is safe to do so, you should take photographs after an auto accident – preserving the best evidence before the vehicles are moved, the roadway is cleaned up, and the people involved in the accident leave. Photographs at the accident scene can preserve critical...
If you have been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, your ticket might actually say: “failure to give information and render aid.” What does that mean? Charges for “leaving the scene of an accident” cover six possible scenarios, ranging in severity from...
Many people are surprised when they contact another driver’s insurance company after an auto accident, their liability seems clear, your property damage and medical bills are well documented, and yet insurance won’t pay the claim. I talked to a friend this morning...
Driving under suspension (DUS) charges in SC can result in a vicious cycle of license suspensions, license revocations, and jail time for many people – how do you end the cycle? How do you avoid it in the first place? Obviously, do not drive if your license has been...
Can you get a DUI dismissed in SC? If you’ve been arrested and charged with driving under the influence, you probably don’t want to go to trial. You also don’t want to plead guilty to DUI, and you probably want to avoid pleading to a lesser traffic violation if...
Imagine both of your parents are killed in an auto accident, and, when you file the insurance claim, the insurance company informs you that, because you own the policy and they are your family members, they are going to settle your claim for the statutory minimum of...
