Aug 2, 2026 | Alcohol Laws in SC, Boating Under the Influence BUI, CDV Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, DUI, DUI Accidents, Gun Laws, Juvenile Criminal Defense, Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct, Self Defense Law in SC
Written by Coastal Law, LLCLegally reviewed by Mike Wells, Attorney at LawLast reviewed: September 30, 2026South Carolina law An arrest can be confusing and stressful, especially if you have never dealt with the criminal court system. You may not know when you...
Aug 26, 2025 | Alcohol Laws in SC, DUI, DUI Accidents, Legislation
If you’ve been following DUI laws in South Carolina over the past few years, you know they’ve been getting tougher. One of the biggest changes came with the expansion of the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Program, and in 2025, it’s more important than ever to...
Apr 28, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI, DUI Accidents
A DUI arrest or conviction in South Carolina can do far more than cause legal headaches — it can jeopardize your employment and professional future. Whether you are currently employed or seeking a new job, a DUI charge can carry significant consequences that extend...
Oct 29, 2021 | DUI Accidents
If you or a family member has been hurt by a drunk driver, how do you prove that the drunk driver was at fault? Below, we will discuss how to prove 1) liability and 2) intoxication after a DUI accident in SC, including: Why a DUI conviction is important but not...
Nov 9, 2019 | Auto Accidents, DUI Accidents
Last week, a North Dakota jury awarded a greater than one billion dollar verdict to a survivor and the families of two drunk driving accident victims. That sounds like a record verdict – it’s not, but it’s close. Have there been other billion-dollar verdicts in the...
Jul 11, 2019 | Auto Accidents, DUI Accidents, Insurance
Will insurance pay punitive damages for a drunk driver? It seems obvious that, if a drunk driver is insured, their insurance company must pay any verdict that results from the driver/insured’s negligence. I’ve never heard it questioned before, but the Fifth Circuit...
