How can I get a license to drive if it was seized or forfeited during my arrest?
If I register over .08 on the Breathalyzer test, am I automatically guilty of DUI?
Am I legally required to take the field sobriety test at an officer’s request?
Am I legally required to take the Breathalyzer test at an officer’s request?
Can I have a lawyer represent me in a DUI charge?
Is it illegal to drink alcoholic beverages and drive in South Carolina?
What if I Hold a Drivers License in Another State but am Charged with DUI in South Carolina?
If you are licensed in another state but are charged with a DUI in South Carolina, we have all the details you need to know.
Have Questions About Administrative Suspensions in South Carolina DUI/Drunk Driving Cases? We’ve Got Answers
Administrative suspensions of a person’s driver’s license in South Carolina can be confusing, so I’m breaking down some of the key information in today’s post.
20 Good Examples of Why a Driver Needs to Exercise their Right to Remain Silent at a DUI Traffic Stop
Many don’t understand the importance of remaining silent during an arrest. Here are some examples of things people often say that can be incriminating.
Will My DUI Arrest Ever be Erased from My Record?
A common question I hear after a DUI conviction is, “Will my DUI arrest ever be removed from my record?” In some cases, the answer is yes. Learn more here.
Fact or Fiction: Can the Police Can Make Me Provide a Blood Sample?
In some circumstances, the police can require a person charged with a DUI to provide a blood sample, but not always. Learn more about the topic here.
If You’re Not Driving Badly, Are You Safe From a DUI Arrest?
“Bad driving” is often what causes a police officer to pull over an impaired driver. Learn more about whether driving badly can affect your DUI charge here.
Answers to Most Common DUI Questions
Is it illegal to drink alcoholic beverages and drive in South Carolina? NO. In South Carolina, it is legal to consume alcoholic beverages and then drive a vehicle. To be convicted of DUI, a judge or jury must unanimously be convinced beyond every reasonable doubt that...
What is an Administrative Hearing in South Carolina in DUI/Drunk Driving Cases?
First, this is a confusing area of the law for many drivers who find themselves arrested or charged with DUI and also facing an "administrative suspension." If you are confused, it is probably because it is confusing. What is an "administrative suspension" and what is...
Greenville County Circuit Judge Reverses DUI Conviction
CASE NAME: Kathryn Key vs. South Carolina (Case No.: 2016-CP-23-06517; February 4, 2017) FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY: On December, 10, 2015, the Appellant (" Key") was involved in an automobile wreck at approximately 8:47 a.m. Shortly thereafter, emergency medical...
Georgia State Court Suppresses HGN Test and Breath Results from DUI Trial
CASE NAME: Georgia vs. Council (Case No. 16-T-18312; December 14, 2016) PROCEDURAL HISTORY: On November 2, 2016, the above-styled case came before this court for a specially set trial, with pending motions filed by the Defendant to be heard immediately prior to...
South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Suppresses Blood Test Results in Deadly Felony DUI Case
Case Name: South Carolina vs. Shannon (Orangeburg County, SC; Court of General Sessions; Case Number 2014A3810700545; Filed August 9, 2016) FACTS: On February 16, 2014, Shannon and Eartha Lee Kennerly ("Kennerly") were traveling south on Bozard Road in Orangeburg...
Attorney Steve Sumner Selected to “Best Law Firms In America”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2016 GREENVILLE, SC – Attorney Steve W. Sumner has been named a Best Law Firm 2017 by U.S. News & World Report. Sumner is a DUI and criminal defense attorney serving Upstate South Carolina. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law...
An Introduction from Steve Sumner
In South Carolina, a driver has the absolute, complete, and unequivocal right to refuse a field sobriety test.
“What is a Felony DUI in South Carolina?”
In South Carolina, a driver has the absolute, complete, and unequivocal right to refuse a field sobriety test.
Steve Sumner on Proposed Ignition Interlock Legislation in South Carolina
In South Carolina, a driver has the absolute, complete, and unequivocal right to refuse a field sobriety test.
“What Happens After I’ve Been Arrested for a DUI?”
In South Carolina, a driver has the absolute, complete, and unequivocal right to refuse a field sobriety test.
“Do I Have the Right to Say ‘No’ to a Breath Test?”
In South Carolina, a driver has the absolute, complete, and unequivocal right to refuse a field sobriety test.
“Am I Legally Required to Take the Field Sobriety Test at an Officer’s Request?”
In South Carolina, a driver has the absolute, complete, and unequivocal right to refuse a field sobriety test.
“What Are the Consequences of a DUI Conviction?”
A DUI conviction is a serious conviction. A DUI conviction stays on your criminal record forever.
“What Are My Rights at a DUI Checkpoint?”
In more than 20 years as a practicing DUI attorney, this is one of the most common questions I’m asked.