Travis Newton

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Travis Newton is a graduate of the Appalachian School of Law and Clemson University, majoring in Psychology. Attorney Newton has been Lead Counsel Verified by Thomson Reuters for DUI Defense since 2015 and is a founding member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys.

It is not uncommon for a motorist whose faculties are not materially and appreciably impaired to exhibit the same clues police use to identify impaired drivers. The physiological response to being pulled over by police often activates the sympathetic nervous system, triggering acute stress responses that mimic signs of impairment. The experiments used in developing standardized field sobriety tests were performed in a lab, omitting the fear of life-altering penalties due to failure. Suppose driving privileges are suspended for refusing to submit a breath, blood, or urine sample for chemical testing or for registering an alcohol concentration of .15 or higher. In that case, there are essential filing deadlines that, if missed, will disqualify eligibility for the temporary restoration of driving privileges pending the result of a contested case hearing in the South Carolina Administrative Law Court. Call DUI Attorney Travis Newton for a free consultation if you want to learn more about the flawed science behind standardized field sobriety tests.

Criminal Defense Attorney Travis Newton defends clients charged with drug crimes, including possession, possession with intent to distribute (PWID), trafficking, manufacturing, or selling controlled substances. Controlled substances include illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine and prescription drugs such as oxycodone and Xanax when used or possessed without a valid prescription. Penalties for possession of a controlled substance are defined by quantity and are drug specific. Possession with intent to distribute is a felony in South Carolina, with potential penalties ranging from high fines to imprisonment. Drug trafficking is the most severe drug charge in South Carolina involving the transportation, distribution, or sale of large quantities of a controlled substance. The penalties for drug trafficking can include lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. Felony drug convictions can have additional long-lasting consequences, such as revoking the right to vote and the right to own or possess a firearm.

Most juvenile matters in South Carolina are handled in the family court. A juvenile conviction can result in counseling, intervention programs, community service, probation, or placement in a juvenile facility. Juvenile offenses can include gun charges, drug charges, shoplifting, domestic violence, and any other illegal activities involving a juvenile defendant. Juveniles charged with a crime in South Carolina have the right to be represented by legal counsel but do not have a right to a jury trial, as a family court judge will preside over most criminal matters involving a juvenile defendant. The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) provides custodial care and rehabilitation for South Carolina's incarcerated children on probation or parole or in community placement for a criminal offense. DJJ also provides a variety of prevention and intervention programs for at-risk youth. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a juvenile charged with a crime in Anderson, SC, attorney Travis Newton can help you. 

A conviction for driving under the influence includes criminal and civil penalties from the State of South Carolina. It can hurt professional and educational opportunities long after sentencing and DMV penalties have expired. Anderson DUI Attorney Travis Newton believes standardized field sobriety tests are unreliable based on the methodology used in developing the tests and the scripted instructions police officers are trained to deliver during DUI investigations. Attorney Newton is Lead Counsel Verified by Thomson Reuters for DUI Defense since 2015 and has presented DUI-related oral arguments before the South Carolina Court of Appeals. Anderson DUI Lawyer Travis Newton defends clients charged with driving under the influence in Upstate, South Carolina Summary, and General Sessions Courts, including the City of Anderson Municipal Court, City of Belton Municipal Court, Anderson Magistrate Court, and the Anderson County Court of General Sessions. There are essential filing deadlines for challenging suspended driving privileges from an alleged implied consent violation, so respond immediately to contact a DUI Lawyer.