Monday, August 27, 2012

Drunk driver causes head-on accident

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Drunk Driving on Thursday, March 29, 2012

Two drivers were lucky to escape a head-on collision that occurred last week in South Carolina, but for one of the drivers, he was arrested for alleged drunk driving. The man admitted to driving the wrong way when he struck the other vehicle.

The man, 20, agreed to take a Breathalyzer test and his blood alcohol level was .14, over the legal limit to drive in South Carolina. The accident occurred at the intersection at Travelers Rest and neither driver was seriously injured and both refused medical care. The only serious damage was to the vehicles involved, which had to be towed from the accident scene.

While we don't know how this case will turn out for the man in this case, if you are facing a DUI charge in South Carolina, you should speak with an attorney that specializes in DUI defense. An attorney understands how to defend you against fines, jail time and a permanent record. There are serious repercussions associated with a South Carolina drunk driving conviction and they could include:

A first offense is a misdemeanor and could involve a fine, license suspension and possible jail time.A second offense involves a larger fine, probation and a one year license suspension.A fourth offense is a felony and the penalties are severe.

For the defendant in this case, not only was he arrested for DUI, but was also charged with possession of alcohol by a minor. If this was his first arrest for DUI, he may have more options available to him.

Source: Trtribune.com, "Main Street collision leads to DUI arrest," James Richardson, March 21, 2012

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

DNA evidence leads to criminal charges for South Carolina man

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Theft And Property Crimes on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

The Florence County, South Carolina's Sherriff's Office alleges that blood evidence led them to arrest a man they believe broke into a Florence business two years earlier. Criminal charges have been brought against the man for burglary, a second degree felony in South Carolina that carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison.

When one faces charges for property crimes, the stakes are high. Whether a misdemeanor or a felony, the punishments can be severe, with the possibility for long prison sentences and large fines.

Investigators and forensic units are working together to solve these types of cases and one way that police are finding their suspects is through DNA evidence. Typically, if blood or saliva is collected at the crime scene it is run through a database containing the DNA of known individuals. If there is a match, police assume that individual was involved in the crime. However, such tactics can be challenged. Just because someone's blood or saliva is in a location does not mean that person committed the offense. Evidence like this can lead to convictions for simply being at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Burglary -- the breaking and entering into a structure for the purpose of committing a crime - is one of the most common property crimes. Though many assume that burglary involves theft, this is not necessary to prove the offense. Intent to commit any crime is enough. A strong defense should force the prosecution to prove all elements beyond a reasonable doubt to ensure that only those absolutely known to have committed a crime will pay the price.

Source: SCnow.com, "Blood evidence key to solving 2010 Florence burglary," March 21, 2012

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Saturday, August 25, 2012

Former Anderson County councilman charged with mail fraud

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in White Collar Crimes on Friday, April 13, 2012

A former Anderson County, South Carolina, councilman has been federally charged with mail fraud for allegedly spearheading a silver Ponzi scheme. According to police, the former councilman sold silver investments and told investors that the silver would be held at a Delaware depository. After investigation, police allege the depository had no records of the councilman's business or the silver he sold. The councilman's charge is a felony, carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Criminal charges like this that tend to deal with complicated financial and technological transactions are called white collar crimes. Since white collar crimes typically do not involve violence, victims usually focus on recouping their economic loss.

Therefore, many defendants facing white collar crime charges might be able to avoid trial and criminal penalties by coming to an economic agreement with the victim.

Serious punishments for white collar felonies require that the accused obtain the best defense possible. Since these offenses are complicated, a successful defense will pick apart the prosecution's theory, forcing them to prove every element of the crime. Many of these crimes require the prosecution to show a defendant had intent to commit the crime or had knowledge that the crime was occurring. Mental states are hard to prove, and a strong defense will know how to attack arguments to the contrary.

Criminal charges carry more than penal system repercussions. Business men and women who find themselves facing white collar criminal charges will also have to deal with the media, which ultimately holds their reputation in its hands.

For those of us who deal with several complicated financial transactions in South Carolina, it is important to know that charges can come at any time from almost anyone. For the man in this case, a staunch defense will be important should he desire to attempt to challenge the allegations or obtain a reduction in charges or sentence.

Source: GoUpstate.com, " in silver scheme," Mike Ellis, April 4, 2012

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Graduate student deaths shed light on violent crime

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Criminal Defense on Monday, April 16, 2012

Two University of Southern California graduate students from China were shot and killed during what police are claiming was an attempted carjacking or robbery. Gunshots rang out in the early morning hours shattering the window of the students' car.

While one student died in the car, the other was able to exit the vehicle and run to a residence to knock on a door. It is unclear whether anyone answered the door before the man collapsed and died. According to police, the suspect fled on foot and no description of that individual has been released. When criminal charges are brought against a person for a violent crime like this case, the stakes are high. Potential prison sentences can be long.

In a state like South Carolina, the law requires that 85 percent of the sentence must be served and the state also recognizes the death penalty. So when violent criminal charges are brought, an individual could literally be fighting for their life.

The law separates violent crimes like homicide into different degrees. Depending on the seriousness of the offense, the state prosecution will have to prove several elements. Perhaps one of the most important among these is state of mind.

For example, in the USC case if the accused person is claimed to have shot and killed someone during a carjacking, then a first degree murder charge would probably be inappropriate, as it requires pre-meditation. Though possible, it is more probable that a person who intends to steal a car did not also plan to kill the occupants.

Since South Carolina is so tough on violent crime, it is important that alleged offenders do everything in their power to demonstrate doubt as to their guilt or seek a lesser charge that imposes a lesser sentence. This will force prosecutors to do their job: prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and punish those found guilty only as much as necessary.

Source: wistv.com, "2 USC students from China fatally shot off campus," Greg Risling, April 11, 2012

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Columbia police search for ATM burglars

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Theft And Property Crimes on Friday, April 27, 2012

Columbia, South Carolina police, are searching for individuals they claim are responsible for two ATM burglaries. In addition to the ATM money that was taken, the thieves allegedly stole lottery tickets, cigarettes, guns and other items from the convenience stores where the ATMs were located.

Property crimes and thefts like these are common crimes that can be punishable as a felony. Felonies carry strict penalties, including large fines and prison sentences. They can forever mark one's record, making it difficult later to get a job or credit. So when someone is charged with a felony such as burglary, a lot is at stake.

The foundation of a felony conviction is evidence. Without adequate evidence, a prosecutor is either going to fail to get a conviction or plead with the accused for a lesser penalty. A felony defense, therefore, must focus on the evidence.

In situations like Columbia's ATM case, the prosecution will will usually rely heavily on items such as surveillance footage, eyewitness accounts and forensic evidence like fingerprints. This type of evidence is open to challenges in court. Eyewitnesses may not have gotten a good enough look at a perpetrator, surveillance footage can be grainy and inconclusive, and fingerprint evidence can establish that someone was at a certain place but not necessarily at the time of the crime.

When crimes occur, victims and police seeking immediate justice can be quick to point the finger. Charges are often filed hastily with inadequate proof. A strong legal defense will force prosecutors to prove their charges beyond a reasonable doubt and ensure that only the guilty are punished.

Source: The State, "Columbia police seek ATM burglars," Tim Flach, April 16, 2012

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

South Carolina police search for two accused of vandalism

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Theft And Property Crimes on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Police are searching for two individuals they believe are responsible for vandalizing school buses in Loris, South Carolina. The damage, including slashed tires, broken windows and spray paint defacement, is estimated to be in the range of $10,000. The two alleged vandals were caught on surveillance cameras, which police hope will lead to identification and criminal charges.

Vandalism is typically thought of as criminal damage directed toward property without the consent of the property's owner. In order for prosecutors to bring a successful charge against an accused vandal it must be shown that the accused willfully damaged the property. The police take vandalism seriously, as they do all property crimes. Depending on the amount of damage caused, vandalism can constitute either a misdemeanor or a felony.

When convicted of vandalism, you could face many forms of punishment. A convicted vandal may have to pay restitution by cleaning or repairing vandalized property, perform community service, pay fines and/or go to jail. The consequences of a conviction are severe. Anyone accused of such crimes should have a proper defense to ensure that they are not falsely convicted or that the lightest form of punishment is enacted.

One way to do this is to show that the accused did not intend to destroy the property. Accidents happen. One might throw a rock out of jest and break a window or unintentionally spill something onto the property of another. These incidents do not constitute vandalism. Other mitigating defenses include indifference, mischief and, in some circumstances, creative expression.

Surveillance cameras pose another risk: false identification. Footage from cheap or faulty security cameras can result in low-quality images that lead to misinterpretation and misidentification.

A good defense team will attack any flimsy evidence of vandalism and force prosecutors to prove their claims. Vandalism is a serious charge that should be defended just as seriously.

Source: WMBF News, "Police release video, continue search for school bus vandals," April 25, 2012

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

South Carolina DUI arrests have tripled this year

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Drunk Driving on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Recent statistics show that DUI arrests have tripled compared to this time last year in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Police claim there are many reasons for the rise in arrests, including new training for fresh recruits and an increased number of field sobriety test instructors.

A DUI charge is serious, and can lead to license suspension, fines, license revocation, penalties, jail and a permanent mark on a driving record. Yet, DUI charges against drivers are not always appropriate. Several issues may arise regarding field sobriety and Breathalyzer tests that could lead to a false conviction.

There are required procedures for police officers when they give a field sobriety test and the Breathalyzer test. These procedures are in place to ensure that the police are acting within their authority, the tests are properly administered and that the tests are accurate. Any failure to follow these procedures can lead to a dismissal of the charges.

As evidenced by the influx in DUI charges this year, many officers in the past have been improperly trained to conduct DUI stops and any related tests. When one is not properly trained mistakes happen, tests are improperly administered and test readings are problematic.

The recent rise in DUI charges also begs the question whether or not police are becoming over-eager when conducting DUI stops. When a focus is placed on stopping an activity, individuals tend to seek out that activity so that they can "prevent" it from occurring. Eagerness, too, can lead to mistakes. These mistakes can have severe consequences for drivers.

Police officers need to be kept honest during DUI stops and while conducting field sobriety and Breathalyzer tests. An experienced attorney will ensure the rights of drivers are protected by spotting any procedural flaws and getting improper DUI charges dismissed.

Source: WMBF News, "DUI arrests triple in 2012 compared to 2011," Monique Blair, April 30, 2012

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Monday, August 20, 2012

South Carolina man shot in face after botched robbery

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Criminal Defense on Monday, May 14, 2012

Conway, South Carolina, police are searching for two individuals they believe are responsible for an attempted robbery that ended in the homeowner being shot in the face. The victim claims that one of the suspects had a gun and shot him twice, once in the leg and once in the face. The suspects fled after the shooting. Police brought in bloodhounds to aid in the search and have a description of one of the suspects.

Violent crimes like this are likely to bring felony charges. Felony charges, especially for violent crimes, carry harsher penalties than other crimes. Under South Carolina law, violent criminal offenders must serve at least 85 percent of their sentence. Jail or prison sentences are likely to be longer, fines are greater and the permanent mark on people's record can scar their lives forever.

The severity of a violent crime conviction requires an accused to have a competent, experienced defense team. Only then can the accused be assured that the issue will result in dismissed charges, a decreased sentence or reduced charges.

A criminal conviction requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt which can be challenged in a couple of ways.

One way to do this presents itself in the recent Conway case. Here, a defense attorney would challenge the description of the suspect. In many instances, victims and witnesses of violent crimes are excited, stressed and scared. These circumstances can lead to false descriptions and, if an arrest is made, misidentifications.

No one should face severe punishment for a violent crime conviction because of mistakes made by faulty witnesses.

Challenges may also be brought against ballistics, fingerprints, DNA evidence and other witness testimony. Only when all elements of a crime have been fully established should the fullest punishment be handed down. This happens in very few cases.

Source: SCNOW.com, "Police: Conway man shot in face during robbery," Julie Roy, May 9, 2012

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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Counterfeit bills flood South Carolina town

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in White Collar Crimes on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Police in Aiken, South Carolina, claim a throng of counterfeit bills are flooding their community. Store owners have been warned that the ink is being washed off of $5 bills, which are then reprinted as $20 bills. Merchants have been advised to check for watermarks and security threads that identify the true value of the bill before accepting it. Police claim the counterfeiting is taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, and other big cities, with the fake bills later being sold in South Carolina.

White collar crimes are crimes that are financially motivated. These crimes can include embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft and counterfeiting. Law enforcement officials take these crimes seriously, often bringing federal charges. These felony charges can have harsh consequences if they result in a conviction. A conviction on a white collar crime can bring prison time, fines and damage a person's reputation.

For these reasons, it is important for an individual accused of a white collar crime to have a competent defense team that can get the charges reduced or dropped. In the counterfeiting context, many issues arise that can lead to a false conviction.

Money changes hands quickly. Yet, simple possession of a counterfeit bill without knowledge of its counterfeit status should not justify a conviction. It is important that investigators and prosecutors turn to the manufacturing of the counterfeit bills instead of trying to catch those simply possessing the bills.

Still, there are concerns when charges are brought against someone for manufacturing counterfeit bills. Many materials essential to counterfeiting can be used for other, non-criminal purposes. It would be wrong for a conviction to hang on simple possession of these materials without further proof of actual manufacturing or knowledge of the purpose for which the materials were being used by others.

A competent defense team will know how to approach these issues to ensure that a false conviction is not handed down.

Source: WJBF, "Rash of Counterfeit Bills Floating Around the CSRA," Robert Kittle and Kait Rayner, May 11, 2012

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Five arrested in South Carolina for alleged meth lab

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Criminal Defense on Tuesday, May 29, 2012

The Lexington County, South Carolina, Sherriff's Department claims that a black bag found on the porch of a residence led to the arrest of five individuals they believe are involved in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Officers responded to the residence when they received a report about an alleged methamphetamine lab. After arriving, officers stated they smelled chemicals in the air, a scent they claim to be indicative of a methamphetamine lab. A further search yielded the black bag, which contained chemicals police claim are common in meth production, and a small amount of methamphetamine.

Drug crimes, especially those dealing with distribution, are serious. Criminal charges can be brought that lead to fines and lengthy prison sentences. In addition, a drug conviction will always have an effect on future drug charges, no matter how long ago a previous conviction occurred. In these instances, fines and jail sentences are increased depending on the number and severity of prior convictions. A competent criminal defense team will work on a drug case with the result of dismissed charges, decreased sentences or reduced charges.

Drug offenses come in many varieties -- possession, possession with intent to distribute, distribution and trafficking. While many offenders are caught with illicit drugs like crack cocaine and heroin, others are caught with substances that can be illegal, but that can also be legal.

Methamphetamine's components, for example, contain many common chemicals that can be legally purchased at several retail stores. The fact that one possesses these substances does not mean that individual should be charged with manufacturing methamphetamine. The same holds true for those who possess prescription pills like painkillers.

A good defense team will protect an accused from these dangers, and ensure that the law does not do an injustice to those who are undeserving.

Source: The State, "5 arrested in LexCo meth lab bust," Noelle Phillips, May 24, 2012

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Florence councilman charged with misdemeanor

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Misdemeanors on Thursday, June 7, 2012

A Florence councilman and mayoral candidate has been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for knowingly and willfully resisting arrest. The criminal charge comes after the man allegedly started arguing with the manager of a grocery store after the manager refused to sell alcohol to him. Police claim that after they arrived on the scene the councilman refused to identify himself.

He allegedly continued to refuse to reveal his identity even after being told he would face a resisting arrest charge if he failed to comply with police orders. As a result, the councilman was arrested and charged. The penalty for the charge is a $469 fine. The councilman calls the incident a misunderstanding and is seeking a jury trial.

Though misdemeanor offenses are considered lesser crimes, they can still carry serious and lasting consequences. Penalties for misdemeanor charges may include fines, jail and long-term marks on one's criminal background. Since these penalties can have a severe impact on one's life, it is important that someone accused of a crime has an adequate criminal defense.

A proper criminal defense attorney will first seek to have misdemeanor charges dismissed. In many instances, like the councilman's, misunderstandings lead to false arrests. An ability to accurately describe these misunderstandings to the court can go a long way in getting charges dismissed or reduced.

If charges cannot be dismissed, then a competent criminal defense attorney will seek to have jail time eliminated or reduced and fines removed. A court may be more lenient on first time offenders and this should be taken into consideration when preparing a defense.

Source: SCNOW, "Florence mayoral candidate Robinson arrested following April 10 incident," John Sweeney, May 30, 2012

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Two arrested in South Carolina and charged with murder

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Criminal Defense on Monday, June 11, 2012

South Carolina police claim they, with help from community tips, have solved a 6-year-old murder and armed robbery case with the arrest of two people. Police claim the two people shot a man in the upper body, resulting in his death, weeks after they robbed a local general store. Each of the accused has been charged with murder, two counts of armed robbery, two counts of kidnapping and burglary.

In instances like this, both the community and law enforcement are eager to find justice. This hunger can lead to hasty arrests that result in unjustified criminal charges and wrongful criminal convictions. The seriousness of these situations requires individuals accused of crimes to seek out a competent defense team.

One way a defense team can approach a case like the one is to question the community tips that led to the arrest of the suspects. Though information received through hotlines and door-to-door questioning can be reliable, personal grudges, feuds, inaccurate or dishonest information may mean investigators receive false information. Investigators desperate for an arrest may also pressure individuals to give them answers. However, that information may not be reliable. It would be unfair for a person to be convicted based on these questionable tactics.

People who face accusations, especially when facing serious charges, deserve a thorough trial. A proper defense will attack many areas of a prosecution's case including physical evidence, motive and witness credibility. A criminal defense attorney will also work to ensure an individual's rights remain protected. Only then can the legal system truly find justice.

Source: WISTV, "Suspects arrested in 6-year-old murder, armed robbery," Jeremy Turnage, June 7, 2012

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Two South Carolina men charged in separate burglaries

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Theft And Property Crimes on Monday, June 18, 2012

Police in nearby Johnsonville have arrested two individuals they claim are responsible for two different burglaries. Criminal charges for property crimes such as theft and burglary are quite serious. Any conviction, but especially those classified as a felony, can lead to long prison sentences and large fines.

In one case, the accused was apprehended when police found him walking away from a grocery store after the store's alarm had been set off. That same day police claim the man also illegally entered a house through a broken window. Witnesses say they saw the man leaving that house with a bloodied hand, an injury supposedly sustained when breaking into the residence.

In the second case, Johnsonville police traced serial numbers on recovered stolen property back to a pawn shop and determined who had sold the items. Police questioned a friend who allegedly confirmed that the accused was responsible for taking the items, two televisions and a laptop computer.

One way to avoid unjust penalties for property crimes is to disprove or discredit any witness statements. Since most property crimes occur at night, few witnesses, if any, truly see the crime taking place. Yet, even those who do claim to have observed the crime could mistake the individual's identity on account of darkness, distance or simply poor recollection. Witnesses could also hold a personal grudge against the accused that could result in an unjust identification.

Witnesses may also jump to conclusions. In the first case in Johnsonville, for example, none of the witnesses appear to have actually seen the accused enter or exit the home, but rather assumed he had broken into the residence based on his injured hand.

Witness credibility and inaccuracy can lead to false and unjust convictions. People accused of property crimes deserve a fair trial free from assumptions on the part of witnesses.

Source: SCNow, "Officers arrest two in separate burglary cases in Johnsonville," Matt McColl, June 7, 2012

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Monday, August 13, 2012

Florence County man faces felony DUI charges

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Drunk Driving on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Police have arrested and charged a Florence County man with felony DUI resulting in death. In the early morning hours, the accused allegedly lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line and ran head-on into a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deaths that result from accidents cause many, including the police, to seek immediate justice. However, when an individual is accused of drunk driving, the justice system should be allowed to play out as it is intended.

DUI charges bring harsh penalties that can include license revocation, fines and jail sentences. Since so much is at stake, it is important that an accused drunk driver finds a criminal defense team that will analyze the evidence in a case to determine if field sobriety and Breathalyzer tests were properly administered.

In the case of the Florence County man, it is unclear whether or not a field sobriety or Breathalyzer test was administered immediately after the accident. If the tests were given later, then it would be harder for prosecutors to prove what the driver's blood alcohol content was at the time of the accident.

Field sobriety and Breathalyzer test procedures are not always adhered to, which may result in inaccurate readings. An arrest in these types of situations may be unjust and undeserving.

Despite the tragedy surrounding this specific story, anyone facing DUI charges has specific constitutional rights that must be upheld. A person is entitled to a criminal defense. They also remain innocent until prosecutors can prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Source: WMBF News, "Man charged with felony DUI in Alligator Rd crash," June 11, 2012

Tags: Breathalyzer, DUI, Florence County, drunk driving, field sobriety tests

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

West Florence High vandalism could carry serious penalties

On behalf of Anderson Law Firm posted in Theft And Property Crimes on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

After a call from school officials, Florence police are investigating a report of vandalism at West Florence High. This report comes just a few months after another act of vandalism at the school caused $15,000 worth of damage. The new report states that paint was found on a storage shed behind the school's track.

Inside the shed, paint was found on other items belonging to the school, including lawnmowers, carts and weightlifting equipment. Any suspect that police apprehend is likely to face criminal charges.

The police and the community take property crimes very seriously. Vandalism, therefore, is classified in varying levels of misdemeanors and felonies. The variation is typically dependent upon the amount of damage caused. This means that a seemingly small offense, like spray painting an object, can result in large penalties like costly fines and even jail. Since these offenses are punished so harshly, an individual accused of vandalism should not take the charges lightly.

In areas where vandalism is frequent, like West Florence High, the community, police and the courts will likely seek to impose harsher penalties. This thirst for retribution will often either force penalties upon those who are undeserving or enforce penalties that are harsher than the offense justifies.

A proper criminal defense team will ensure that the accused is properly protected from these injustices and will seek to have charges reduced or dismissed. This one aspect of the legal system can save the accused thousands of dollars in fines and several months of time.

Vandalism is prevalent in Florence and surrounding areas, and police are quick to point the finger. Though penalties for vandalism and other property crimes might not be as severe as those for violent crimes, they are serious nonetheless. A conviction can mar the records of those who are convicted and haunt them for years to come.

Source: WMBF News, "Vandalism reported at West Florence High," June 25, 2012

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Saturday, August 11, 2012

DUI, drug charges for St. Matthews man police say fled

On behalf of Taylor Law Firm, LLC posted in Blood-Alcohol Tests on Friday, March 30, 2012

Police in Calhoun County recently arrested a St. Matthews man on suspicion of driving under the influence. The incident report offers a list of details that, if not completely analyzed with a view toward protecting the suspect's rights, could result in serious penalties for the driver.

In addition to the DUI charge, the man is also facing allegations of simple possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession of crack cocaine and speeding.

Two law enforcement officers claim the driver was clocked at 45 miles per hour in a 25 zone. They also say the man refused to pull over when the officers tried to stop him. However, it is interesting that the charges filed against him do not include evading police.

According to the incident report, when the man's vehicle hit a sidewalk, one of his tires blew out. When the police approached, they apparently told him to exit the vehicle. The police report claims he was unable to walk straight and smelled of alcohol. Still, it's feasible that the man was unsteady on his feet as a result of his vehicle hitting the curb, since car accidents often make people a bit shaky.

While the officers talked with the suspect, they say they noticed a white powder on his face and what appeared to be crack cocaine in the man's vehicle. The police claim the substance was in a clear plastic bag in plain view. After a search of the vehicle, the officers found a presumably small amount of marijuana, according to the report.

The police claim the driver refused a sobriety test, which means, according to South Carolina law, his license will be automatically suspended for six months. However, sometimes special hearings can be held to give individuals permission to drive on a temporary license.

The charges against the man are very serious, but that doesn't mean he is inevitably guilty. We've discussed previously on this blog how nearly all incident reports written by police point directly toward conviction, even if the circumstances are found to be mitigating. That could also be the case here.

Source: The Times and Democrat, "Driver fleeing police hits sidewalk, blows tire," March 24, 2012

Tags: DUI charge, breath test refusal, driver's license suspension, field sobriety tests, police reports

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Friday, August 10, 2012

Elderly South Carolina man charged with felony DUI after crash

On behalf of Taylor Law Firm, LLC posted in Felony DUI on Thursday, April 5, 2012

An 84-year-old South Carolina man was recently charged with DUI after his SUV collided with a stopped motorcycle. Most DUI charges are misdemeanors, but since the motorcyclist was seriously injured in the crash, the 84-year-old now faces a charge of felony drunk driving.

According to police, the elderly man's SUV was moving at about 20 miles per hour when it collided with the motorcycle that was stopped at a traffic light. The 29-year-old on the bike was said to have suffered pelvic fractures and was taken to a local hospital.

The accident report claims the elderly man was facing a green arrow that directed the SUV to head straight on the roadway. But instead of going straight, the 84-year-old apparently turned left into the direction of oncoming traffic, colliding with the motorcycle that was stopped at another traffic light.

The elderly man was not injured in the crash. Police apparently administered a sobriety test, which showed his blood-alcohol content to be 0.13 percent, which is over the legal limit to drive. But readers in the Columbia area may know that such tests are not always accurate. For his own defense, the SUV driver may want to take steps to determine whether the arresting officers administered the blood-alcohol test properly.

Still, since a serious injury resulted from the accident, prosecutors will aggressively pursue the felony charge against the 84-year-old. If convicted, he could face up to 25 years in prison. Such a heavy penalty highlights the importance of taking a close look at the circumstances of an arrest. Police reports almost always point toward conviction, but there often exist mitigating factors that could result in a reduction of charges.

Source: The Post and Courier, "Man, 84, arrested on felony DUI charge after crash with motorcyclist," Andrew Knapp, April 2, 2012

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

USC Twitter feed keeps students from drinking and driving

On behalf of Taylor Law Firm, LLC posted in Drunk Driving Charges on Monday, April 9, 2012

Students at USC's Columbia campus have their own early police warning system in their pockets. A new Twitter feed called DrinkingTicket provides the times and locations of DUI checkpoints, identifies undercover cops, and warnings of speed traps to nearly 9,000 Twitter followers.

The idea for the account was developed and founded by a USC student after he received a ticket for possessing alcohol as a minor. He was worried about having a criminal record, losing his scholarship and jeopardizing his college career and future. He now helps his fellow students avoid drunk driving charges by monitoring his twitter account. The account is secure and followers must be approved.

Eventually, he hopes to create an iPhone application and include additional features such as finding a sober cab ride home and free legal advice. Instead of empowering students to feel like they can beat the system, DrinkingTicket supporters say it actually encourages students to find a safe way home, catch a cab or not drive at all. They say kids are going to consume alcoholic beverages, so they might was well do it safely and without getting caught. Critics, however, say that DrinkingTicket lets young people have their cake and eat it, too.

But under South Carolina's zero tolerance law for drinking and driving for minors, helping minors and young drinkers find a safe way home certainly seems reasonable. Any driver under the age of 21 who has had any alcohol whatsoever and gets behind the wheel of a car will be charged with a DUI. Even a blood-alcohol content of a mere 0.02 percent will get your license suspended for at least six months.

In recent years, South Carolina's state legislature has debated bills that would lower the drinking age from 21 to 18.

Source: WISTV, "Frustrated student creates twitter feed to aid in responsible drinking," Taylor Kearns, April 6, 2012

Tags: DUI checkpoints, DWI charge, drunk driving, police, underage drinking

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Former Miss USA pleads no contest to drunk driving charges

On behalf of Taylor Law Firm, LLC posted in Drunk Driving Charges on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

A former Miss USA beauty pageant winner has pled no contest to drunk driving charges. She faces a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail and will be sentenced on May 9. As South Carolina readers may or may not be aware, a no contest plea is not an admission of guilt but is treated as such for sentencing.

According to police, on the night of her arrest the woman was driving 60 miles per hour in a 30 zone. The police claimed she was weaving in and out of traffic. The officers pulled her over and apparently found an open bottle of champagne behind the driver's seat.

Although the former beauty queen says that she was not drinking on the night of her arrest, both breath tests she was given showed that her blood-alcohol content was over the legal limit. One test result showed her BAC at 0.20 percent, and another put it at 0.19 percent. The legal limit is 0.08.

The woman, who offered the plea to driving while visibly impaired, said, "You learn, you pay your price for making mistakes and you move on. I'm very happy I can put this behind me. I'm just going to make sure I learn my lessons."

As she heads back home to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, it seems that she will put the matter behind her. Her lawyer predicts that she will be sentenced to probation, which she could serve in California where she will be pursuing work in Hollywood.

Source: WISTV, "Ex-Miss USA Fakih reaches plea deal in DUI case," Mike Householder, April 11, 2012

Tags: DUI defense, blood-alcohol tests, drunk driving, plea agreement

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Will first-time DUI in South Carolina carry interlock penalty?

On behalf of Taylor Law Firm, LLC posted in Blood-Alcohol Tests on Friday, April 27, 2012

Throughout the country, states are passing anti-DUI laws that require people to install ignition interlock devices in their cars after being convicted of drunk driving. Currently, South Carolina already has such laws in place, but they only affect individuals who have been convicted of DUI two times or more. That could change, however, if lawmakers in Columbia pass two bills that would also require interlock devices for first-time offenders.

The interlock machines function much like a Breathalyzer test. Once a person has the device installed, it will test the driver's breath for alcohol every time he or she tries to drive. While the legal blood-alcohol limit for driving is 0.08 percent, an ignition interlock device will prevent a car from starting if the driver blows a 0.02 percent or higher.

Critics of the devices point out that they could be inaccurate. For example, breath tests have been known to return a mistaken reading for a person with a different metabolic rate, higher breath temperature or a different body temperature than what the machine expects. Moreover, it has been noted that the machines are expensive and could have a disproportionate effect on South Carolinians with a low income.

Still, one state representative had this to say: "We understand people make mistakes as first-time offenders. We want to help them not to make a second mistake."

That may be well and good, but anyone accused drunk driving in South Carolina, whether it's the first time or not, will want to be aware of their rights under state and federal laws. Not everyone who is accused of DUI is guilty, and those who suspect that they are guilty would do well to pursue a significant reduction of charges. Otherwise, the stiff penalties sought by prosecutors could go unchecked, resulting in high fees, license suspension, an interlock device and even jail time.

Source: WISTV, "Breathalyzer bills stalled in State House," Jody Barr, April 24, 2012

Tags: Breathalyzer, DUI charge, blood-alcohol tests, first-time offender, ignition interlock device

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Monday, August 6, 2012

Bus driver for Batesburg-Leesville school fired over DUI charge

En nombre de Taylor Law Firm, LLC publicado en pruebas de sobriedad de campo en jueves, 03 de mayo de 2012

A veces los cargos DUI en Carolina del Sur pueden tener consecuencias que van más allá de posibles multas, cárcel y pérdida de privilegios de conducción. A veces las personas sufren daños a su reputación e incluso perder sus puestos de trabajo.

Recientemente, un conductor de autobús para Batesburg-Leesville Elementary fue despedido de su trabajo después de ser acusado de poner en peligro a DUI y niño. Las autoridades han acusado a los 61 años de estar intoxicado mientras conduce un autobús que estuvo involucrado en un accidente.

El jefe de Batesburg-Leesville de policía dijo que un autobús conducido por el acusado provocó una colisión con dos otros autobuses que estaban estacionados en la zona de carga de la escuela primaria. Los investigadores que llegaron a la escena afirman que olían a alcohol en el aliento de la edad de 61 años.

Mientras que el límite legal de alcohol en sangre para la mayoría de la gente conduce un vehículo motorizado es de.08 por ciento, se establece el límite legal para los conductores de vehículos comerciales en Carolina del Sur inferior--.04 por ciento. Ese mayor nivel de seguridad se aplica a los conductores de autobuses, y la policía dice que los 61 años de edad en este caso tenían un nivel de alcohol en sangre de 20 por ciento.

Un informe de noticias locales no se indica qué tipos de sobriedad de campo ensayos administraron si cualquier. El conductor del autobús presumiblemente fue dado una prueba de alcoholemia, aunque estas pruebas no son siempre exactas.

Según los representantes del distrito escolar del Condado de Lexington donde ocurrió este accidente, los solicitantes de conductor de autobús son investigados para conducir las infracciones que pudieran haber ocurrido en los últimos 10 años. Los conductores también son sometidos a pruebas al azar de alcohol o drogas. Presumiblemente, el acusado en este caso cumplen todos los criterios necesarios para ser contratados, lo que significa que él no tiene una convicción de DUI en los últimos diez años y no fracasó cualquier exámenes de alcohol o drogas al azar.

En cualquier caso, ahora tendrá que centrar sus esfuerzos en presentar una defensa importante y significativa para hacer frente a las acusaciones contra él.

Fuente: Fox Carolina, "conductor de autobús escolar despedido tras detención DUI," Jack Kuenzie, 19 de abril de 2012

Etiquetas: Pruebas de alcoholemia, defensa DUI, ley del Condado de Lexington, Carolina del Sur, sobriedad de campo

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Carga DUI delito después de la muerte en poco cinco puntos la Columbia

En nombre de Taylor Law Firm, LLC publicado en delito grave de DUI el miércoles, 09 de mayo de 2012

Los residentes de Carolina del Sur que están cargados con felonía DUI, no resultando en la muerte probablemente nunca imaginó que estarían en la posición de ahora son. Seguramente es el caso de 24 años-está acusado de delito grave DUI después de que su vehículo al parecer golpeó y mató a otro 24-year-old que estaba cruzando la calle.

El peatón murió en la escena del accidente, que ocurrió en sobre 4 en poco cinco puntos Columbia. Para complicar la situación, el 24 acusado años de edad sólo recientemente habían sido condenado por conducir bajo la influencia. Su condena por esa convicción incluyó una multa y la suspensión de su licencia. Que la suspensión estaba todavía en vigor en el momento del fatal accidente.

Los más recientes cargos contra el joven incluyen felonía DUI resultando en la muerte, conducir bajo suspensión y no entregar la licencia de conducir suspendida.

El Departamento de policía de Columbia todavía está investigando el accidente. Video de las cámaras en la zona de vigilancia se espera que proporcionan más información sobre las circunstancias exactas del accidente temprano por la mañana. Desde una perspectiva de Defensa Penal, las pruebas de video podrían revelar factores atenuantes que condujo a la tragedia.

Mientras el 24 acusado años de edad fue condenado previamente por conducir con un nivel de alcohol en sangre de.16 o superior, no se indicó en un informe de noticias locales si las autoridades administración una prueba de alcohol en sangre en relación con esta última detención.

En cualquier caso, el demandado probablemente está reflexionando sobre las acusaciones contra él. Felonía DUI es una ofensa grave, y los residentes de Carolina del Sur que han sido acusados de un crimen de tal querrá ser consciente de cada opción legal disponible para proteger contra sanciones severas.

Fuente: WISTV, "Conductor en fatal accidente de cinco puntos tenía reciente DUI, ninguna licencia," Meaghan Norman, 05 de mayo de 2012

Etiquetas: Pruebas de alcoholemia, Ley de Carolina del Sur, alcohol en sangre, suspensión de su licencia de conducir, felonía DUI

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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Mujer cae de bicicleta, muere; Hombre de Carolina del sur hacia el delito grave DUI

En nombre de Taylor Law Firm, LLC publicado en delito grave de DUI en miércoles, 16 de mayo de 2012

Un hombre de Carolina del Sur fue acusado recientemente de felonía DUI después de que el pasajero en su motocicleta se cayó y sufrió lesiones mortales. Para los residentes de Lexington que también tengan inquietudes DUI, el caso puede ser especialmente interesante porque no está claro si la supuesta intoxicación del motociclista realmente contribuyó a la muerte del pasajero.

El accidente ocurrió en la noche, y al parecer ninguna persona en la moto llevaba un casco. Después de que el pasajero se cayó de la motocicleta, fue llevada a un hospital local, donde más tarde sucumbió a sus heridas.

Un informe de noticias no reveló el contenido de alcohol en sangre del conductor en el momento del accidente o si incluso se administró una prueba de aliento. Si se dio una prueba de sobriedad de campo, entonces las circunstancias del accidente sí podrían haber tenido un efecto desorientador sobre el conductor. No fue herido, pero él probablemente no presenciar a una persona siendo herida cada día. Presenciando tal cosa tiene el potencial para hacer que cualquier persona desorientada, incluso hasta el punto de aparecer borracho.

Dado que el pasajero al parecer cayó de la motocicleta, quizá una cuestión importante para la defensa DUI del conductor es si su supuesta intoxicación fue la verdadera causa de las lesiones de la mujer. Si se puede demostrar en el Tribunal que la mujer fue herida o muerta como consecuencia de acciones no relacionadas con la intoxicación del conductor presunto, el cargo DUI de delito contra el conductor podría ser reducido o incluso caído. Conforme a la ley de Carolina del Sur, un evento debe cumplir ciertos criterios para ser considerados como la causa real de una lesión.

Fuente: WISTV, "Hombre acusado de delito grave de DUI en accidente de moto mortal," 13 de mayo de 2012

Etiquetas: Defensa DUI, Ley de Carolina del Sur, pruebas de alcohol en sangre, felonía DUI, pruebas de sobriedad de campo

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Prisa puede conducir a errores de prueba de sobriedad de campo

En nombre de Taylor Law Firm, LLC publicado en pruebas de sobriedad de campo en viernes, 25 de mayo de 2012

Controladores de Carolina del Sur puede interesados escuchar de una nueva iniciativa que se instituyó en dos condados dentro de nuestro estado. Para combatir accidentes borrachos de conducir y coche, policía ha comenzado a realizar pruebas de sobriedad en el terreno y patrullas del partido. Un miembro de la comunidad que apoya la iniciativa señala que ayuda a los funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley se convierten en "visiblemente agresivo".

Teniendo en cuenta que la policía, como todas las personas, es propenso a errores humanos, hay motivo de preocupación. En Carolina del Sur, hay tres pruebas de sobriedad de campo estándar, incluyendo el nistagmo de mirada horizontal, el paseo y vuelta y el soporte de una pierna. Las pruebas están diseñadas en parte para proporcionar pruebas de intoxicación para soportar pruebas adicionales y posibles cargos oficiales.

Sin embargo, ninguna de estas pruebas tiene en cuenta la edad, el peso, la salud o la capacidad física de la persona que se está probada. Esto podría resultar en imprecisiones e inconsistencias. Pruebas de sobriedad de campo inexacta dando resultados falsos podrían conducir a cargos a personas inocentes. Sin embargo, porque se grabó en vídeo pruebas de sobriedad de campo, el material de archivo puede ser examinado detenidamente para determinar si hay incoherencias o imprecisiones con los resultados.

En Carolina del Sur, una violación de la primera ofensa de conducir un vehículo bajo la influencia del alcohol es castigable por una multa de $400 o menos de 48 horas, pero no más de 30 días de prisión. El Tribunal puede sustituir a 48 horas de prisión durante 48 horas de servicio comunitario. Sin embargo, estas sanciones aumentan si el contenido de alcohol en sangre del conductor se muestra por encima de 10 por ciento y puede aumentar de nuevo si el BAC es superior.16 por ciento. Además, las personas que son condenadas también deben completar un Alcohol y programa de acción de seguridad de medicamentos.

Dada la gravedad de las consecuencias de una condena de DUI, los controladores que se enfrentan a un cargo DUI deben asegurarse de no son simplemente víctimas de trabajo policial recelosa. Cuando una comunidad alienta a policía "visiblemente agresivo", ciertamente existe la posibilidad de que se produzca una sobrecarga.

Fuente: heraldonline.com, "La represión DUI-parte de la iniciativa de Lancaster Co.," Jonathan McFadden, 16 de mayo de 2012

Etiquetas: Carga DUI, Ley de Carolina del Sur, pruebas de alcohol en sangre, pruebas de sobriedad de campo

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Jefe de bomberos castigado por supuesta DWI antes de la fecha de corte

En nombre de Taylor Law Firm, LLC publicado en cargos de conducir borracho el viernes, 01 de junio de 2012

Un asistente del jefe de incendio desde el cercano Condado de Colón fue arrestado y acusado en Carolina del Sur para conducir intoxicado. Aunque admitió a beber alcohol, insiste en que no fue afectada, cuando fue arrestado.

Aún así, su inocencia autoproclamado ha hecho poco para atemperar su empleador, el Departamento de bomberos de ciudad de Tabor, de la aplicación de medidas disciplinarias contra él. Ya se ha suspendido el acusado de operar vehículos de propiedad de la ciudad, y todavía está estudiando medidas disciplinarias adicionales. Esto ocurre incluso antes de que él ha tenido la oportunidad de comparecer ante el Tribunal y defenderse a sí mismo.

Una condena por DWI es grave en Carolina del Sur, llevando una pena mínima de dos a 30 días de cárcel y una multa de $400 y una pena máxima de 30 a 60 días de cárcel y una multa de $1000. La gravedad de las multas y cárcel dependen de contenido de alcohol en sangre de lo que el conductor se determinó que en el momento de la detención. Además, por una primera ofensa, su licencia de conducir se suspende por seis meses y todas las multas, encarcelamiento y la duración de la suspensión de la licencia aumentan con cada condena después de la primera.

Sin embargo, si un arresto de DWI no se realizó correctamente--por ejemplo, si el detención oficial cometió un error en la grabación de una prueba de sobriedad de campo, contemplada con un alcoholímetro, o se comportó incorrectamente--los cargos pueden ser despedidos. También es posible obtener una licencia temporal en el caso de una suspensión de la licencia. También existe la posibilidad de lograr una reducción de gastos o acuerdo beneficioso.

Columbia y Lexington residentes están enfrentando cargos de DWI tendrá que ser conscientes de sus derechos bajo borracho de nuestro estado conduciendo las leyes.

Fuente: El observador de Fayetteville, "Asistente del jefe de bomberos en la ciudad de Tabor acusados de DWI, niega ser borracho," Deuce Niven, 23 de mayo de 2012

Etiquetas: Pruebas de alcoholemia, carga de DWI, Ley de Carolina del Sur, pruebas de alcohol en sangre, sobriedad de campo

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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Representante del estado de Carolina del Sur arrestado por cargos DUI

En nombre de Taylor Law Firm, LLC publicado en pruebas de Alcohol en sangre en viernes, 08 de junio de 2012

Representante del estado de Carolina del Sur Ted Vick se tiró por exceso de velocidad en Columbia en 1:12 el 24 de mayo, pero como resulta, fue sólo el comienzo de sus problemas. Cuando la policía alegó que olía a alcohol, el representante se negó a tomar una prueba de sobriedad de campo o una prueba de alcoholemia.

Vick fue arrestado y llevado a la cárcel, donde la policía descubrió que transportaba ilegalmente una pistola. Para agregar el drama, el congresista casado y padre de dos fue acompañado por una mujer de 21 años de edad en el momento de la detención, aunque ella no enfrenta cargos en relación con el incidente.

El representante no tiene ninguna detención previa y era considerado la vanguardia democrática en las próximas elecciones el 12 de junio. Además de servir en la casa desde 2005, Vick es un teniente coronel de la Guardia Nacional de Carolina del Sur y un Ministro. Porque todos los cargos son delitos menores, Vick no ha sido suspendido de servir en la legislatura, y su futura carrera militar depende de los cargos formulados por las autoridades civiles.

Carolina del Sur tiene una ley de consentimiento implícito, significa que cuando un individuo se aplica para una licencia, él o ella consiente en ser administrado un test de aliento por un oficial de policía si sospecha de conducir bajo la influencia. Negativa a autorizar a una prueba de aliento resulta en una suspensión automática de la licencia por 90 días o 180 días para una segunda ofensa. Además, dependiendo de su contenido de alcohol en sangre, si condenados, Vick podría tener que pagar una multa de $400 a $1.000 y pasar 48 horas a 60 días de cárcel para el DUI solo. En definitiva, aunque su fondo aparentemente intachable puede ayudarlo, el congresista se enfrenta a graves cargos y sabiamente aseguró a un asesor legal.

Borracho de cargos de conducción son perseguidos duramente en Carolina del Sur, pero nuestros lectores en el Columbia debe policía área oficiales de cometer errores, y quien es acusado de un delito debe ser considerado inocente. Para proteger su propia libertad y sus cuentas bancarias, los residentes de Carolina del Sur que han sido acusados con DUI deben ser plenamente conscientes de sus derechos bajo las leyes DUI de nuestro estado.

Fuente: El estado, "policías de Columbia arrestar representante estatal para DUI, posesión de armas," Noelle Phillips, 25 de mayo de 2012

Etiquetas: Alcoholímetro, defensa DUI, Ley de Carolina del Sur, denegación de prueba de aliento, pruebas de sobriedad de campo

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Policía de Carolina del Sur enérgicas contra barco ebrio en el calor del verano

En nombre de Taylor Law Firm, LLC publicado en barco bajo la influencia de jueves, 14 de junio de 2012

Para muchos estadounidenses, no hay mejor manera de pasar un día de verano caluroso que fuera en el lago en un barco con amigos y familiares. Sin embargo, informes de que dos personas fueron arrestadas en Carolina del Sur sobre el día de conmemoración para navegación intoxicado también sirven como un recordatorio para disfrutar el verano responsablemente.

Igual es ilegal conducir borracho, igualmente es ilegal operar un barco intoxicado. Como el verano rollos y calientan los días, hay cientos de barcos en el agua. Significa también que los funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley son patrullaje en mayor número, administrar pruebas de sobriedad y hacer arrestos. En caso de que se produzca un incidente de este tipo, Columbia y Lexington residentes acusados de navegación bajo la influencia querrá tener una comprensión de sus derechos legales.

Conforme a la ley de Carolina del Sur, un barco intoxicado es un delito menor, y posible castigo se intensifica rápidamente si un acusado tiene cualquier condenas anteriores relacionados con el alcohol. Para una primera ofensa, el operador de la embarcación debe elegir entre el pago de una multa de $200, encarcelamiento durante 48 horas o finalización de 48 horas de servicio comunitario. Para una segunda ofensa, la fina aumenta a entre $2.000 y $5.000 y el posible encarcelamiento puede ser entre 48 horas y dos años.

Como se imaginarán, sanciones son aún más graves para una tercera ofensa. Además de multas y cárcel, condenado una tercera vez para navegación mientras intoxicado puede prohibir operar un barco durante al menos seis meses. Individuos condenados también deben completar un Alcohol y programa de acción de seguridad de medicamentos.

Aunque los cargos para navegación intoxicados son menos graves que los de operar un automóvil intoxicado, todos los cargos penales deben tomarse en serio. La severidad del castigo aumenta drásticamente con cada carga adicional, y los residentes de Carolina del Sur que son acusados de delitos relacionados con el alcohol deben ser conscientes de sus opciones para la búsqueda de una reducción o despido de cargos.

Fuente: WBTV.com, "Patrullas afuera en los lagos durante el fin de semana," Kay Johnson, 28 de mayo de 2012

Etiquetas: Ley de Carolina del Sur, paseos en barco bajo la influencia, pruebas de sobriedad de campo, repita el delincuente

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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Abogado de Lexington pasa prueba de sobriedad de campo, evita el DUI

En nombre de Taylor Law Firm, LLC publicado en pruebas de sobriedad de campo en viernes, 22 de junio de 2012

Un abogado de circuito 11 recientemente fue acusado de violar las leyes de un recipiente abierto de Carolina del sur cerca de su casa en el Condado de Lexington. Sin embargo, el policía pudieron le cargue con un DUI después pasó una prueba de sobriedad de campo.

El abogado fue detenido por un trooper bajo sospecha de conducir ebrio después de supuestamente choquen en el medio de la carretera. El conductor reconoció la copa abierta de whisky escocés en su coche, aunque insistió que no era suyo. Después, admitió haber consumido dos bebidas antes de esa noche, la policía administra una prueba de sobriedad de campo.

El Procurador informó que el oficial que fue incapaz de realizar las pruebas físicas porque él había experimentado hacia atrás y cirugía de hombro. La trooper procedió a administrar la prueba nistagmo de mirada horizontal, durante el cual un conductor ebrio sospechado debe seguir el movimiento de una pluma con sus ojos. Si los ojos de un sospechoso due involuntariamente en un momento determinado, policía asumirá que el controlador está intoxicado.

Aunque el oficial repetidamente le detengan su cabeza durante toda la prueba, se determinó que el Procurador no estaba intoxicado. Un portavoz de la patrulla de caminos de Carolina del Sur confirmó que el trooper no tiene causa probable para administrar un alcoholímetro en la escena.

Este incidente ilustra cuán subjetivo sobriedad de campo pueden ser pruebas, y cómo sus resultados dependen de experiencia y el criterio personal de un oficial. Si un oficial determina que un sospechoso ha pasado una prueba de sobriedad de campo se deja enteramente a discreción del oficial. Esto deja margen para el error en ambos cuanto--el oficial erróneamente puede determinar que un sospechoso está intoxicado ilegalmente, o quizás piensa no debe ser una persona realmente intoxicada. Es importante, entonces, para aquellos que no han logrado una prueba de sobriedad de campo para saber que todavía es posible desafiar alegatos de DUI en la corte.

Fuente: El estado, "abogado de Lexington acusado de violación de un recipiente abierto," Noelle Phillips, 09 de junio de 2012

Etiquetas: Pruebas de alcoholemia, Condado de Lexington, alcohol en sangre, pruebas de sobriedad de campo

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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Cargo DUI de felonía por mujer Wagener

En nombre de Taylor Law Firm, LLC publicado en delito grave de DUI en viernes, 29 de junio de 2012

Cargando con DUI en Carolina del Sur ya puede parecer una situación abrumadora. Pero cuando bebe conducción acusaciones giran en torno a un accidente que cobró la vida de otra persona, sean exponencialmente más graves las consecuencias potenciales para el acusado.

Recientemente, la mujer de 21 años de Wagener fue acusada de felonía DUI después de haber participado en un accidente temprano por la mañana en la Interestatal 20. Según la patrulla de caminos de Carolina del Sur, vehículo de la mujer joven colisionó con un camión de discapacitados en el costado de la carretera. El controlador de 59 años de edad del camión al parecer estaba de pie cerca de su vehículo cuando fue golpeada. El camión fue empujado en el hombre, y él resultó gravemente herido.

El hombre fue llevado a la Universidad de Ciencias de salud de Georgia, donde murió más tarde.

Aparentemente no se heridos el conductor del vehículo y su acompañante. Policía ha acusado a la joven mujer de felonía DUI, pero un informe de noticias locales no menciona si cualquier campo sobriedad pruebas o controles de alcoholemia se administraron después del accidente. Queda por verse si las acusaciones de embriaguez aguantar en la corte. Después de todo, se produjo un grave accidente de coche, y tal cosa puede hacer una persona desorientada y aparecen incluso intoxicada cuando él o ella no está.

Los residentes de Carolina del Sur deben saber que sanciones para una condena por delito mayor DUI puede resultar en fuertes multas, prisión de tiempo, aumento de tarifas de seguro de automóvil y antecedentes penales. Para proteger sus propios derechos y libertad, personas que enfrentan cargos de felonía DUI debe ser consciente de sus opciones para una fuerte defensa criminal.

Fuente: aikenstandard.com, "mujer cargada con felonía DUI," Amy Banton, 18 de junio de 2012

Etiquetas: Defensa DUI, Ley de Carolina del Sur, pruebas de alcohol en sangre, felonía DUI, pruebas de sobriedad de campo

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Friday, July 27, 2012

Muertes de tráfico pueden conducir a medidas enérgicas DUI en Lexington

En nombre de Taylor Law Firm, LLC publicado en cargos de conducir borracho el viernes, 06 de julio de 2012

Condado de Lexington lleva el estado de Carolina del Sur en muertes de tráfico, según un informe reciente. Hasta ahora este año, ha habido 32 muertes relacionadas con el tráfico, en comparación con 19 justo al mismo tiempo en 2011. Condado de ley funcionarios y estado troopers han dicho que aunque una gama de factores son culpables, beber y conducir junto con una ley DUI supuestamente débil estaban en la lista de razones para el aumento de muertes de tráfico.

La policía cuenta con estadísticas que, cuando miró en cierta manera, indican que personas han sido beber y conducir en Lexington, más que nunca antes. Ya 122 automovilistas han sido acusados de DUIs este año, en comparación con sólo 33 al mismo tiempo el año pasado. Pero, ¿realmente representa el mayor número más drunk driving o representa el hecho de que policía está presentando cargos DUI con más frecuencia? Después de todo, hay una gran diferencia entre una carga y una convicción.

Como una solución, un sheriff local ha declarado que está trabajando con un fiscal especial en un esfuerzo por ganar más casos DUI. El Presidente de la Asociación de Carolina del sur de abogados defensores de penal ha contrarrestado, haciendo hincapié en que es importante juzgar cada caso DUI en sus propios hechos y circunstancias. Destacó que la definición de "conducción afectada" no puede ser clara. ¿Por ejemplo, incluye aquellos que han tenido una cerveza o sólo aquellos que fueron severamente afectada?

De cualquier manera, los automovilistas deben estar preparados para experimentar poca clemencia y feroces enjuiciamiento si enfrenta cargos de DWI. Los residentes de Carolina del Sur que han sido acusados de conducir borracho también deben tener en cuenta las duras sanciones que acompañan a una condena. Afortunadamente, hay formas de defensa contra el enjuiciamiento recelosa y técnicas de investigación defectuosas, y personas que han sido acusadas de DUI harían bien para buscar una representación adecuada en el Tribunal.

Fuente: El estado, "caminos del Condado de Lexington SC del más mortífero," John Monk, 25 de junio de 2012

Etiquetas: Carga de DWI, Condado de Lexington, felonía DUI

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