I am charged with an excessive DUI, should I ask for a witheld judgement?

Posted March 17th, 2008

OD asked: I was ticketed for an excessive DUI (above .20) and I have to plead in the morning. I do NOT want a trial because the evidence would sink me. The prosecuting attorney says that he will drop it to a regular DUI if I plead guilty (5 days jail & 6 [...]

Is it legal for South Carolina traffic courts to give police the power of preosecuting attorney’s?

Posted February 16th, 2008

Rick G asked: This is true. If you are pulled over for a DUI, speeding, littering, etc. When you go to court there is no solicitor, only you and the police officer who has the power of a prosecuting attorney, before the judge. The judge follows the suggestions of the police officer. To verify [...]