Everyone knows the feeling of just being too tired. Maybe it was staying up later than usual at a concert, or being woken in the middle of the night with a crying baby. Whatever the reason, everyone knows that feeling of just not getting enough sleep.
This feeling can be all around frustrating, as it tends to affect a person's entire day and mood. However, it is when someone who is tired gets behind the wheel -- or continues to drive -- that the real dangers can arise.
Many South Carolina residents enjoy going out for a few drinks. Maybe it is to a happy hour with co-workers after a long day? Or out with a husband or wife to have a couple of glasses of wine on a Saturday night? Whatever the reason or occasion, the idea is to enjoy a few drinks, while still drinking responsibily.
Of course, how three or four drinks effect a person depends on numerous factors, including height and weight, the amount of time the drinks were consumed in, and whether or not the person had eaten beforehand. With these factors in mind, there is also a human factor where alcohol just affects some people differently.
A recent drug crime case involving two teen hikers who were lost for days in the wilderness is garnering media attention. Depending on how the case goes, it could have the potential to impact how authorities handle similar drug crimes all across the U.S.
In this case, two teens -- ages 19 and 18 -- were lost for days in the forest. It took authorities three days to find the 19-year-old and four days to find the 18-year-old. When found, both were dehydrated and delirious. At one point the 18-year-old even said she thought she was being attacked by animals. Both were also unable to put the pieces together on what happened while they were missing and how they even got separated in the first place.
An alleged domestic violence situation led to criminal charges for a South Carolina man. According to authorities, a 23-year-old man visited the home of a female on the night of April 30. The two were reportedly talking outside. The woman says the man followed her into her home and attacked her.
According to the criminal complaint, the 23-year-old man choked the female resident. Two other people in the home reportedly got involved in the altercation. Some items in the home were allegedly destroyed. Two people had to be treated for injuries and were taken to a nearby medical facility.
Data from the first nine months of last year shows that motorcycle fatalities increased once again in the United States. This is a trend that has been seen in the last 14 out of 15 years. In total, 3,922 people died in motorcycle crashes in the first nine months of 2012.
The Governors Highway Safety Administration believes that a big reason for the increase in fatalities is likely due to the warmer temperatures that people in many states experienced in 2012. In addition, the improved economic conditions and higher gas prices pushed more people into buying motorcycles. By the time all of the data from the year is collected, officials expect the number of fatalities to reach close to 5,000.
A Myrtle Beach man is facing serious charges after he allegedly choked a woman. He was recently arrested and charged with domestic assault.
The man and woman were reportedly eating dinner when they got into an argument. The woman asked the man to leave when he allegedly became agitated and began knocking things down. The woman says the man proceeded to throw her on a bed and choke her. She was, however, able to fight him off.
A drunk driving conviction in South Carolina can lead to stiff penalties. In addition to driver's license suspension, fines and potential prison sentences, people may also face increased insurance premiums and issues with future employment. One man who was recently arrested and charged with driving under the influence could face serious implications in terms of his employment.
Around 2 a.m., police say they came upon a vehicle at a stoplight. They claim they found a 34-year-old man asleep at the wheel. That man is a South Carolina police officer who was off duty at the time and using his own personal vehicle. The 34-year-old was arrested and now faces a DUI charge. He has been suspended from his job as a result of the incident.
When people lose a loved one in a fatal accident they are often consumed by grief. In the days and weeks after their family member's death they may search for justice. In some instances, a wrongful death lawsuit is appropriate. One South Carolina family may pursue this kind of legal action after a hit-and-run accident left two people dead.
A 32-year-old man and his 12-year-old stepson were reportedly riding dirt bikes near their home recently when they were struck and killed by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle reportedly fled from the scene of the accident. However, police recently arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with the accident. He has been charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident involving death.
A 26-year-old man from Conway is facing serious criminal charges. He was recently charged with two counts of attempted murder. Police claim that the man shot at the same vehicle on two different occasions in Myrtle Beach.
The first shooting allegedly occurred on June 18, 2012. Authorities claim that the accused shot at a vehicle carrying two people. The left rear tire and the passenger door were reportedly damaged in the shooting.
It can be an overwhelming experience when people are faced with serious criminal charges. They may not know where to turn. However, it is important to begin working on a solid criminal defense strategy as early on in a case as possible.
One Myrtle Beach woman would be wise to begin working with an experienced legal professional after a grand jury indicted her on a charge of first-degree assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature recently.
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