by kentcollinslaw | May 19, 2022 | Criminal Offenses, DUI
There are many reasons you may need a temporary alcohol license (TAL) or another type of provisional DUI license if you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in SC – even if you have not been convicted. In this article, we will look at the different...
by kentcollinslaw | May 19, 2022 | Criminal Offenses, DUI
What are DUI field sobriety tests? Most of us have seen police officers on television administering field sobriety tests on the roadside – one that is commonly shown on TV involves tilting your head back, closing your eyes, and touching your nose. But did you know...
by kentcollinslaw | Mar 11, 2022 | Criminal Offenses, DUI
Can you beat a DUI charge in SC? If you’ve been arrested and charged with DUI, you might be feeling hopeless and a bit lost. If convicted, you could go to jail, get hit with large fines, lose your driver’s license, and suffer a host of other penalties and consequences...
by kentcollinslaw | Jun 20, 2018 | Criminal Offenses, DUI
The fines, penalties and jail time for a DUI conviction in SC can be harsh. Not to mention, if you are convicted of a DUI, it cannot be expunged which means you’ll have a permanent record. And while there may be ways to “beat” a DUI or at least get the charges...
by kentcollinslaw | Jan 2, 2017 | Criminal Offenses, DUI
You are out at the bar one night or on the lake spending time with friends. You have enjoyed a few drinks and had a great time. Now it is time to head home, and you thought about taking a cab; but feel sober enough to drive home. It isn’t that far to drive. You will...
by kentcollinslaw | Sep 5, 2016 | DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI) is an offense that gets a lot of attention from community organizations and advocacy groups. With so much attention on getting designated drivers and drunk driving, some people assume that a DUI automatically leads to a felony charge....