IS Bodycam footage Public Property?
If a public South Carolina employee uses a publicly owned South Carolina bodycam, why is that video not public? State Law AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-240 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM “BODY-WORN CAMERA”; TO REQUIRE ALL STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO […]
Another Reason not to take roadside tests
This cannot be stressed enough! DO NOT TAKE ROADSIDE SOBRIETY TESTS!! The best case scenario (which is a long shot) is that the police officer will administer your test and then say, “Congratulations! You’re absolutely Sober – have a nice day!” If you have ever seen one YouTube video showing that – please share it! […]
Refuse a Field Sobriety Test on South Carolina
Can you refuse a field sobriety test? In South Carolina,refusing a breathalyzer test will result in a suspension of your driver’s license for 6 months. But refusing a “Field Sobriety Test” is your right. If you refuse, the officer might arrest you under suspicion of DUI (Driving under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating […]
DUI on Drugs – when you are completely sober?
There’s no blood, urine or breath test that police can do on the side of the road for drugs other than alcohol. That means that if a cop deems you to be under the influence of drugs – with no other evidence. They can arrest you. The only way for you to be absolved of […]
Jury awards ‘beloved’ USC prof $200,075 for being jailed on baseless DUI charge
Cop didn’t follow procedure – didn’t know what he was doing After listening to a tale of how a Columbia police officer with little evidence jailed a popular University of South Carolina-Lancaster professor for DUI, a Richland County jury awarded the professor $200,075. It took just 41 minutes for the jury to settle on a […]
Why you should not talk to the police – DUI
Traffic Stop ends in DUI Remember that everything you say be used against you in court. If your lips are lubricated with alcohol, you can talk your way into handcuffs. this guy was offered the option of “park and walk” but ended up with a DUI because he talked too much. This young man’s first […]
South Carolina DUI arrest
What did Rapper DMX do wrong? Why was he arrested and how can you avoid a South Carolina DUI arrest. First, Don’t Drink and drive. Always have your license with you. (if you don’t have a license, don’t drive) It might be an inconvenience to live without driving, but is it more inconvenient to go […]