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- North Carolina Court of Appeals Addresses ‘Appearing Nervous’ as Constitutional Basis for Search and Seizure of a Vehicle (Part 1 of 2)
- In Florida versus Harris US Supreme Court Magnifies the Use of Drug Dogs during Automobile Traffic Stops
- Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Speeding Stop in DUI/Drunk Driving Case
- In Missouri v McNeely the US Supreme Court Addresses Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI/Drunk Driving Cases
- South Carolina Court of Appeals Defines a Legal “Refusal” in DUI/Drunk Driving Cases
- Columbia South Carolina Judge Throws Out Breath Test in DUI/Drunk Driving Case
- Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Speeding Stop in DUI/Drunk Driving Case
- Stiffer DUI/Drunk Driving Law Debated Today in the South Carolina Senate
- New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Latest ‘Investigatory Stop’ Ruling (Part 2 of 2)
- New Jersey Supreme Court Issues Latest ‘Investigatory Stop’ Ruling (Part 1 of 2)
Monthly Archives: February 2012
DALLAS, TX – David Hammock says it was after a late night drive home from a poker game that he was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence. “In the most extreme situations, I could not see this … Continue reading
“The other side of the story” Below, I have provided a transcript of a recent interview from the two top prosecutors in upstate South Carolina regarding the prosecution of drunk driving. The title of the news story, aired on WSPA-TV … Continue reading
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Attorney Steve Sumner recently completed training in New Orleans for “Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI cases.” This training was sponsored by Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in conjunction with the National College of DUI Defense (Harvard Law School). This was … Continue reading
Recently I blogged about some of the specifics regarding expungement orders on DUI cases. Briefly, a conviction or plea of guilty to misdemeanor or felony DUI does not allow an expungement. A not guilty verdict or dismissal of the misdemeanor … Continue reading
On October 8, 2010, an article by William Barrett titled “The Best and Worst States for Drivers” named South Carolina as overall the best state for drivers. Some of the articles comments regarding South Carolina were: “Cheap gas and insurance … Continue reading
The story below confirms that celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson was initially pulled over for speeding prior to her ultimate arrest for misdemeanor DUI in California. She was driving her black Porsche midmorning on her way back from Las Vegas to … Continue reading
The cost of a DUI conviction can be very high, as convicted drunk drivers generally face possible jail time, a suspended license, mandatory alcohol counseling courses and large fines and court costs. The cost of a DUI conviction, however, often … Continue reading
South Carolina DUI Law Reform
Marcia DiNatale of South Lyon, Mich., knew something was wrong that morning when her husband’s office called to see why he was late for work. Donald, her husband of 23 years, had two passions: their family and his respiratory therapist … Continue reading