Category: DUI

Dec, 20 What are Field Sobriety Tests and Should I Do Them When Asked?
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Do I have to do them? No. What do the tests consist of? 1. The HGN Eye test (they are looking for nystagmus or an involuntary jerking of the eye which could indicate the presence of alcohol in the blood.) 2. The Walk & Turn Test. Walk in a straight line […]
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Nov, 20 I’m a tourist visiting South Carolina? Do I have to come back for court?
Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places. One of the most beautiful states in the union, South Carolina is home to visitors from around the globe all year long. From the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach to historic Charleston to the beautiful beaches and golf courses of Bluffton, Beaufort and Hilton Head, the coast of South Carolina has […]
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Nov, 20 What Are My Constitutional Rights in Court?
Your Rights in Court Whenever you are charged with a crime and you have to attend court you have rights under our Constitution. I will hit on the three main rights… You have there right to remain silent. The 5th amendment in the Bill of Rights affords you the right to not say anything to […]
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Nov, 20 How Drinking Alcohol Decreases Night
If you really needed another reason not to drink and drive, here it is: alcohol decreases your night vision. It’s no secret that alcohol messes with your brain. It causes a whole slew of problems that can inhibit your ability to drive. Some communities simulate this by providing a pair of “drunk goggles” and allowing […]
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Jul, 20 I blew a 0.00% on the Breathalyzer- Do I get to Go Home?
So you blew a 0.00%. Now what? I have clients who often are asking the police in the breathalyzer room- “I’m not impaired. What if I blow a zero. Do I get to go home?” The answer is always the same- no. You are still getting arrested. Why? The short answer is that the officer […]
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Jun, 20 DUI? Do I Blow or Refuse the Breath Test???
The most common question people ask me in passing is, “Hey Joe, if they get me for DUI do I blow?” When I first started handling DUI cases and before I had all the training I now have and a whole lot of DUI trials under my belt, I would instinctively answer, “No! Don’t blow! […]
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Jun, 20 Can I Get a DUI While Driving My Golf Cart?
Golf Cart DUI Defense Attorney in South Carolina This is a great question. Most people either don’t think about a golf cart as being a motor vehicle or they don’t care. Why don’t they care? I get it. I live in a neighborhood where many people have golf carts. It’s a Saturday afternoon; you pour […]
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Jun, 20 The Breathalyzer Machine: How Many Times do I get to Blow?
How Many Times Do I blow when asked by the police officer? If you are under investigation for a DUI the arresting officer will offer you the opportunity to blow into a breath testing device. In South Carolina a machine called the Datamaster DMT is the breathalyzer machine. It basically takes your breath sample and […]
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May, 20 What is a BUI?
Some people like to joke that BUI could mean biking under the influence. If you are talking about a motorcycle then it is a DUI. If you are talking about a bicycle, then you cannot get a DUI. But, you could get a public disorderly ticket or public intoxication. So be careful on your bicycle! […]
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Apr, 20 I have a DUI on my Record- Can I go to Canada?
I have a DUI on my Record- Can I go to Canada? This question is one many people do not think about until it is too late. I had a friend who had an old DUI on his record but when he went to go through the border into Canada to go to a work […]
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