Archivo de categoría: DUI

DUI Checkpoints Requirements in North Charleston

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution ensures the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. A DUI checkpoint is considered a seizure and law enforcement must be sure to follow specific rules and meet state requirements for conducting checkpoints. Constitutional The United States Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of DUI …

Arrested for Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in South Carolina?

Boating is a popular pastime in South Carolina and for some, an afternoon of boating may involve the consumption of alcohol. However, South Carolina prohibits boaters from operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol. If your boating excursion involves an arrest for boating under the influence (BUI)(S.C. Code §50-21-112., (1976)), you may be …