Archive for September, 2012

Falcons RB Michael Turner Arrested for DUI – Apologizes to Fans

Michael Turner, running back for the Atlanta Falcons, was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) and speeding. Just hours after Turner rushed 42 yards and scored a touchdown for a 27-21 victory over the Broncos on Monday Night Football he was pulled over by police for allegedly going 97 mph in a 65 mph zone. Officers suspected…read more →

High Speed Chase of DUI Suspect Ends in Crash

A South Carolina man now faces charges for felony DUI with great bodily injury, failure to stop for blue light with great bodily injury and operating an uninsured vehicle after leading police on a high speed chase through a South Carolina county at speeds of 90 miles an hour at times.  The chase ended in a violent crash after the…read more →

Two South Carolina DUI Arrests Result in Sentences of 15 Years or More

As Mt. Pleasant DUI attorneys, one of the questions that people most commonly ask when they come into our office is, "What will happen if I am convicted of Driving Under the Influence?"  The answer to that question, is the same as it is for most legal questions, it depends.  The facts and circumstances surrounding DUI arrests are almost always…read more →

DUI Enforcement Increased in Charleston and Across South Carolina

South Carolina law enforcement agencies, including those who patrol the Charleston areas, wrapped up the 100 Deadly Days of Summer travel safety campaign with an increased DUI enforcement effort that started Friday and ended today. The DUI and traffic enforcement campaign was aimed at curbing traffic fatalities caused by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI).   The South…read more →