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Mandatory DUI Arrest Recording in South Carolina: What You Need to Know

Mandatory DUI Arrest Recording in South Carolina: What You Need to Know

by Deaton Law Firm | Jun 1, 2025 | DUI Defense

Mandatory DUI Arrest Recording in South Carolina: What You Need to Know South Carolina law requires police officers to record all DUI stops. These recordings can play a key role in DUI cases—and they can help either side depending on what they show. If the police fail...
Should You Testify in Your South Carolina DUI Case?

Should You Testify in Your South Carolina DUI Case?

by Deaton Law Firm | May 1, 2025 | DUI Attorney, DUI Defense

Should You Testify in Your South Carolina DUI Case? Table of Contents 2 3 Should You Testify in Your South Carolina DUI Case?5 Reasons Why You Might Want to Testify5 Reasons Why You Might Not Want to TestifyPreparing to Testify in Your South Carolina DUI CaseArrested...
I Got Caught Driving Drunk—Can I Still Fight My DUI in South Carolina?

I Got Caught Driving Drunk—Can I Still Fight My DUI in South Carolina?

by Deaton Law Firm | Apr 1, 2025 | DUI Attorney, DUI Defense

I Got Caught Driving Drunk—Can I Still Fight My DUI in South Carolina? Table of Contents 2 3 I Got Caught Driving Drunk—Can I Still Fight My DUI in South Carolina?You Should Always Fight Your DUI Charge in South Carolina5 Key Questions for Defending Against a DUI When...
What Types of Evidence Can Prosecutors Use in an SC DUI Case?

What Types of Evidence Can Prosecutors Use in an SC DUI Case?

by Deaton Law Firm | Mar 1, 2025 | DUI Attorney, DUI Defense

What Types of Evidence Can Prosecutors Use in an SC DUI Case? Table of Contents 2 3 What Types of Evidence Can Prosecutors Use in an SC DUI Case?7 Common Types of Evidence in SC DUI CasesDiscuss Your Case with North Charleston, SC DUI Lawyer Rad Deaton for FreeRecent...
Facing a DUI in South Carolina in 2025: Key Lessons from the Past Year

Facing a DUI in South Carolina in 2025: Key Lessons from the Past Year

by Deaton Law Firm | Dec 1, 2024 | DUI Attorney, DUI Defense

Facing a DUI in South Carolina in 2025: Key Lessons from the Past Year Table of Contents 2 3 Facing a DUI in South Carolina in 2025: Key Lessons from the Past YearUnderstanding the Lifetime Costs of a DUI Conviction in South CarolinaHiring a DUI Lawyer vs....
How to Keep Your BAC Out of Your South Carolina DUI Case?

How to Keep Your BAC Out of Your South Carolina DUI Case?

by Deaton Law Firm | Oct 1, 2024 | DUI Defense

How to Keep Your BAC Out of Your South Carolina DUI Case? Table of Contents 2 3 How to Keep Your BAC Out of Your South Carolina DUI Case?7 Ways to Keep DUI Evidence Out of Court in South Carolina1. Asserting Your Privilege Against Self-Incrimination2. Asserting Your...
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