What is Implied Consent in SC?
SC’s implied consent laws will result in a license suspension (and ADSAP requirements) if you: Refuse the breathalyzer test (or a blood test), or Take the breathalyzer test and the result is .15 or greater. What does implied consent mean, though? And what should you...
Is DUI a Felony or a Misdemeanor In SC?
Is DUI a felony or a misdemeanor offense in SC? DUI 1st, 2nd, and 3rd offenses are classified as misdemeanors under SC law, but DUI 4th is a felony offense, as is the separate offense of “felony DUI.” In this article, we will look at what makes driving under the...
What Happens if the Officer Doesn’t Read Miranda Rights During a DUI Arrest in SC?
What happens if the arresting officer doesn’t read Miranda rights during a DUI arrest? The law says that 1) the arresting officer must make a complete video of the traffic stop, field sobriety tests, and the arrest, and the video must “show” the officer reading...
DUI and Child Endangerment in SC
Seeing the blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror, you put on your blinker and pull over to the side of the road. When the cop comes to the window, he asks for your license and registration, and then, with a very serious expression on his face, he asks, “how...