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DUI Lawyer Free Consultations: 10 Questions to Ask
When choosing a DUI lawyer, it is important to choose wisely. You only get one opportunity to fight your DUI.
5 Ways to Resolve Your DUI in North Charleston Without Unnecessary Consequences
If you are facing a DUI in North Charleston, your primary focus should be on resolving your case without unnecessary consequences. As we have discussed previously, not only do South Carolina DUI charges carry steep penalties, but a conviction can also negatively...
Probation in South Carolina DUI Cases
If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina, you are facing jail time. All DUI offenses in South Carolina carry a potential jail sentence—regardless of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and regardless of whether you have a...
Can (and Should) You Request a Jury Trial in Your South Carolina DUI Case?
When facing a DUI charge in South Carolina, you need to make several important decisions about your case. One of these decisions is whether to request a jury trial. While exercising your right to a jury trial has benefits, there are also benefits to having your case...
What is a DUAC Charge in South Carolina?
Most people who get pulled over for drunk driving expect to be charged with a DUI (unless they weren’t actually driving drunk). But, in South Carolina, many people find that they have been charged with a DUAC instead. So, what is a DUAC, and what do you need to know...
Why You Should Always Hire a Lawyer to Fight Your DUI in South Carolina
No one wants to deal with a DUI. In fact, if you are like most people, the last thing you want to do is go to court or think about what might happen if you get convicted. But, when facing a DUI, dealing with your situation is extremely important. A conviction can be...
DUI in South Carolina: Understanding 10 Lifetime Costs
If you are facing a DUI in South Carolina and wondering whether it is worth fighting your case, it is important to understand the costs you will face if you get convicted. Drunk driving convictions carry serious consequences—and a conviction could very realistically...
Did the Police Properly Administer the Field Sobriety Tests During Your SC DUI Stop?
Police officers in South Carolina can rely on several types of evidence to make DUI arrests. One of these types of evidence is a suspect’s “failure” of the field sobriety tests (FSTs). Under South Carolina law, you are not required to take field sobriety tests during...
Facing a South Carolina DUI in 2024: Key Lessons from the Past Year
Facing a DUI charge in South Carolina can be scary. Simply being arrested for DUI can have serious consequences, while getting convicted of DUI can negatively impact your life for years to come. As a result, it is critical to make smart decisions, and this starts with...
What To Do (and What Not To Do) if You Get a Holiday DUI in North Charleston
No one plans on getting a DUI. Getting a DUI is never convenient, and going to court is never at the top of anyone’s to-do list. But, if you get a DUI during the holidays, dealing with the consequences of your arrest can be even more frustrating and challenging than...
The “Dos” and “Don’ts” of Facing a DUI Charge in South Carolina
Facing a driving under the influence (DUI) charge in South Carolina presents serious risks. At a minimum, you are facing thousands of dollars in fines, assessments, surcharges, and insurance premium increases—along with a six-month driver’s license suspension and 48...
What You Need to Know When Facing a DUI as a College Student in South Carolina
As a college student in South Carolina, getting charged with driving under the influence (DUI) can have serious consequences. Not only can you face penalties in court if you get convicted, but you can also face consequences at school, and having a DUI for under 21 on...
Lowcountry Attorney
Rad S. Deaton
At the Deaton Law Firm, LLC, you get a knowledgeable attorney on your team who is committed to providing quality representation. Since opening the doors of his practice, Rad Deaton has provided confidential, timely, and cost-effective results for persons who face complex and serious legal problems in the legal areas of criminal defense, personal injury, DUI, and family law.
Mr. Deaton has gained a reputation in communities in South Carolina as a proactive legal advocate who’s not afraid to take creative approaches and use strategies that push conventions of the law to further his client’s interests. Mr. Deaton and his non-lawyer staff members will work hard to resolve your case in a timely and skillful manner.
Rad Deaton
Attorney
Rad Deaton
Attorney
Lowcountry Attorney
Rad S. Deaton
At the Deaton Law Firm, LLC, you get a knowledgeable attorney on your team who is committed to providing quality representation. Since opening the doors of his practice, Rad Deaton has provided confidential, timely, and cost-effective results for persons who face complex and serious legal problems in the legal areas of criminal defense, personal injury, DUI, and family law.
Mr. Deaton has gained a reputation in communities in South Carolina as a proactive legal advocate who’s not afraid to take creative approaches and use strategies that push conventions of the law to further his client’s interests. Mr. Deaton and his non-lawyer staff members will work hard to resolve your case in a timely and skillful manner.