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What You Need To Know About Suspended Licenses In South Carolina

What You Need To Know About Suspended Licenses In South Carolina

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If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), your license will be suspended. In the event that your license is suspended, it is pertinent to follow the law and refrain from driving. Should you drive with a suspended license and get caught, there will be consequences. It’s crucial that you inform yourself about all the laws pertaining to suspended licenses in South Carolina as to avoid additional fees and jail time. Read on for important information about suspended licenses. Consequences Of Driving With A Suspended License If you drive with a suspended license, you will be criminally...

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Field Sobriety Tests In South Carolina

Field Sobriety Tests In South Carolina

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As DUI attorneys in South Carolina, we are aware that you may not be intimately familiar with a field sobriety test because most people aren’t until it’s too late. In this blog, we will go over the most pertinent information to know about field sobriety tests in South Carolina so you can be fully informed about this process. If you have been pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence, a police officer may request field sobriety tests to determine your level of intoxication. You have a right to refuse to participate in field sobriety tests. Unlike refusing...

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Possible Defenses To Domestic Violence Charges

Possible Defenses To Domestic Violence Charges

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Facing charges for domestic violence can have a serious impact on your life. It can have detrimental effects on your relationships, your career, and your reputation. If you have been charged with domestic violence, there are several potential defenses that your domestic violence attorney at De Bruin Law Firm could use during your trial. Wrong Suspect A defendant may claim that they were not the perpetrator of the abuse; someone else was. To establish innocence, there are a variety of potential options. For example, the defense attorney may present evidence that the defendant was not near the scene of...

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Do You Need A DUI Attorney?

Do You Need A DUI Attorney?

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If you have been arrested for a DUI in Greenville, SC, you likely have many questions and concerns going forward. One of them may be whether or not you need to hire a DUI lawyer. In general, when you are faced with a DUI charge, you will want to hire a lawyer. When this is the case, contact De Bruin Law Firm for effective legal counsel. We will do everything in our power to protect your rights and ensure that you fully understand the process. However, there are some cases in which hiring a DUI attorney isn’t strictly necessary....

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The Embarrassing Results Of A DUI Conviction

The Embarrassing Results Of A DUI Conviction

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In a previous post, we’ve discussed what the penalties for driving under the influence look like in South Carolina. With multiple offenses you can face up to seven year of jail time, $10,000 in fines, a revoked license, or have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. Having to face jail time and heavy fines are just a part of the struggle for those who’ve been convicted for driving under the influence. Death is a very real possibility. Of all the traffic related deaths in the United States, nearly one-third of them involved alcohol impaired driving according to...

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