Do police need to get a warrant before they draw blood in a DUI case? What if police ask for consent for a blood test and you say no? Can they hold you down and forcibly puncture your arm with a needle to take your blood? Over 50 years ago, the US Supreme Court said...
Can you trust the breathalyzer? Every day in South Carolina and across the country, law enforcement stops motorists on the highway for suspicion of drunk driving. Maybe you crossed the centerline, swerved within your lane, or made a too-wide turn at an intersection....
What is a DUI Per Se in SC? Another name for DUI per se in SC is “driving under an unlawful alcohol concentration,” or DUAC. DUI per se means that, if your blood alcohol content is greater than .08, you can be found guilty of DUAC. The penalties are the same as...
Is the breathalyzer reliable in SC? Law enforcement says, “Of course it is!” And yet, experts disagree. Law enforcement says, “Take our word for it,” as they refuse to release the software that runs the Datamaster. Why refuse to release the software if it would show...
After a DUI arrest, a night in jail, and an early morning bond hearing, you’ve made it home, exhausted and stressed to the max. One of the first questions you may have is, “Which court are my DUI charges in?” You know that you have a court date. You know that you must...
If you understand the consequences of a DUI conviction and implied consent suspensions, you understand why you need a DUI defense attorney on your case as soon as possible. After a DUI arrest, most people will have some burning questions for their attorney like: How...
