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Biggest Changes in DUI for South Carolina Drivers

Steve Sumner is interviewed on the Skip Church Radio Show where he discusses issues and changes in DUI law for South Carolina drivers.

                         

 

Video Cameras and DUI

Steve Sumner discusses how the introduction of video cameras in police cruisers made a huge impact in DUI cases in South Carolina.

                 

 

Field Sobriety Tests in South Carolina

Steve Sumner explains what a Field Sobriety Test is and why South Carolina drivers cannot be compelled to submit to one when stopped for suspected DUI.

               

 

The Rights of a South Carolina Driver Regarding DUI Stops

Steve Sumner explains the rights of a driver stopped for suspected DUI in South Carolina.

           

 

What Should I Say?  Nothing Would be Great!

Steve Sumner explains why staying quiet during a DUI stop can be the best decision a South Carolina driver can make.

 

           

 

Breath Tests and You in South Carolina

Steve Sumner explains that South Carolina drivers need not submit to a breath test when stopped for suspected DUI.

     

 

The Role of Audio and Video in DUI Stops

Steve Sumner explains what a huge impact audio and video recordings have had on DUI convictions in South Carolina.

 

 

Field Sobriety and Breath Tests.  Do I Have to Take Those in South Carolina?

Steve Sumner further discusses Field Sobriety Tests and Breath Tests and helps South Carolina drivers understand that they have a right to refuse both of these tests.

 

DUI:  Not Only Alcohol

Steve Sumner explains that a DUI stop does not have to mean being suspected of being under the influence of alcohol only.

 

But I Was Taking Legally Prescribed Drugs!

Steve Sumner explains how prescription and over the counter drugs can also impair driving and what South Carolina drivers need to know about this issue.

 

Its Illegal to Drink and Drive in South Carolina.  Right?

Steve Sumner dispels the notion that it is illegal to consume alcoholic beverages and then operate a vehicle in South Carolina.

 

The Myth of the Legal Limit of .08

Steve Sumner explains what .08 really means and that there is no such thing as a "legal limit."

 

A Blood Alcohol Content of .08 Does Not Necessarily a Conviction Make

Steve Sumner explains that having a blood alcohol content of .08 does not make you automatically guilty of DUI.

 

Dash-cams and You

Steve Sumner explains the impact of the police cruiser dash-cam.

 

Not All Police Cruisers are Created Equally

Steve Sumner explains that not all police cruisers have dash-cams.

 

Sometimes a DUI Conviction Means the End of Your Career

Steve Sumner explains the impact a DUI conviction can have on your work life.

 

Doomed to Domestic Travel?

Steve Sumner explains how a DUI conviction can severely restrict your international travel plans.

 

This WILL be Going on Your Permanent Record

Steve Sumner explains how once you have a DUI conviction there is no way to remove it from your record. Ever.

 

Ignition Interlock Explained

Steve Sumner explains the concept of Ignition Interlock and how it can completely change your life.

 

I Would Love to Pick You Up for that Meeting, but...

Steve Sumner explains how having an Ignition Interlock device installed in your vehicle would affect your work life.

 

You Just THOUGHT Your Car Insurance was Expensive

Steve Sumner explains the impact a DUI conviction can have on your car insurance rate.

 

Don't Drink and Drive.  Just Don't.

Steve Sumner gives the absolute best advice for when you are out and about and your event involves alcohol. Don't drink and drive. Period.

 

 

Now They're Messing with my Health Insurance?

Steve Sumner explains the impact a DUI conviction can have on your health insurance rate. Something most folks don't think about.

 

Pre-Trial Intervention for DUI?  You Must be Joking.

Steve Sumner explains that in South Carolina, Pre-Trial Intervention is not an option for a DUI arrest.

 

Ignition Interlock in More Detail

Steve Sumner continues his explanation of Ignition Interlock Devices and the impact they can have for South Carolina drivers.

 

Why in the World Would We Go from .08 to .05?

Steve Sumner discusses the threshold of .08 potentially being reduced to .05.

 

High Tech Weapons in the Fight Against DUI

Steve Sumner discusses the future of DUI as seen through high tech automobile modifications.