Law Office of Nick Thomas, LLC

04/23/2026

Make good decisions! Plan ahead. Uber, taxi, DD - don’t drive if you’ve been drinking!

🚨 Checkpoint Alert 🚨

Please be advised that our officers will be conducting a traffic safety checkpoint on Thursday, April 23.

📍 Clements Ferry Road near Marina Drive
⏰ Starts between 11:00 PM and 12:30 AM

Please plan ahead, drive safely, and never drive impaired. 🚔

12/31/2025

Don’t even think about drinking and driving! Call an uber, Lyft, cab, or designate a driver! If you screw up, call me and I’ll help you navigate a major mistake. 843-580-2058

🎆NYE Safety Checkpoint Alert 🚨

As part of our New Year’s Eve safety efforts, the Charleston Police Department and Charleston County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a joint checkpoint on Folly Road between Sawgrass Road and Houghton Drive beginning between 9:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Please plan accordingly and celebrate responsibly!

12/17/2025

The holiday season can be a time of sadness, stress, and anxiety for many of us. Take a moment to check in with family, friends, and neighbors. Educate yourself on the subtle signs of emotional pain and distress.
Call or text 988 for the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, or text TALK to 741741. Sometimes, it only takes one conversation to save a life. 🫶🎄🧑‍🎄

We are a law firm that concentrates on criminal defense and personal injury cases. From DUI charges

11/28/2025

Don’t risk it! If you have more than one, don’t be dumb! Remember, it’s within your rights to refuse ALL tests in SC. Avoid the trouble! Uber, Lyft, Taxi, Designated Driver or stay sober!

Checkpoint Alert
Charleston Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, November 28th at the following locations:
🚓 Folly Road Blvd near Albemarle Road
🚓 East Bay Street near Blake Street
Checkpoints will begin between 9:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Our goal is to keep our roadways safe for everyone. Please plan accordingly and always drive responsibly.

10/23/2025

Stay sober or Uber! If you run into problems, call me!

Checkpoint Alert 🚦
Charleston Police Department will conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints on Thursday, October 23 at the following locations:

📍 Folly Rd near Harbor View Rd
📍 King St near Huger St

Checkpoints will begin between 9:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

These checkpoints are part of our ongoing commitment to keeping Charleston’s roadways safe. Please plan ahead and drive responsibly.

09/02/2025

What is the New Hands-Free Law?
The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act takes effect on September 1, 2025!

Under the Hands-Free and Distracted Driving law, drivers are not allowed to:

Hold or support a mobile device with any part of their body - However,
you may wear an earpiece or watch used for voice-based communication.

YOU MAY NOT use a mobile device to read, compose, or transmit texts, emails, app interactions, or website information. NO watching of videos, movies, games, or VIDEO CALLS.

During the first 180 days after the law goes into effect, South Carolina law enforcement shall only issue warnings for violations of the hands-free law. After 180 days, law enforcement will begin to issue tickets for violations.

1st offense - $100 fine
2nd and subsequent offenses (within three years) - $200 fine and two points on your driving record.

REMEMBER, a traffic stop for this offense might lead to additional trouble! Drive sober and ride clean!

EXCEPTIONS to this hands-free law include drivers who are:
Lawfully parked or stopped.
Using a device in voice-activated or hands-free mode.
Using a mobile device for audio content like navigation, music, or podcasts without holding it.
Reporting traffic accidents, hazardous conditions, or medical emergencies.

05/08/2024

DUI checkpoints to be enforced in Charleston! Please, do not drink & drive. Ride share, designated drivers, cabs…and if you hit something STOP, investigate and render aid! In the event you are stopped for suspicion of DUI, exercise your rights to refuse field sobriety tests, the Datamaster breathalyzer, and have someone call me at once (843) 580-2058.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- The City of Charleston is taking immediate action to increase the law enforcement presence in downtown Charleston, after the tragic hit and run that claimed the lives of tw…

03/02/2024

Just want to give thanks to the many kind souls who reached out via Facebook, text, phone and snail mail after the passing of my mom. She meant so much to so many. Y’all are appreciated. 🫶

01/17/2024

Please take a moment and vote for me in the Charleston City Paper's Best of Charleston 2024! Under "Services" please vote for Best Criminal Attorney, Best DUI Attorney, and Best Lawyer! Thanks!

12/31/2021

Checkpoints! Roadblocks! Traffic stops! The best way to avoid problems is to not drink and drive! If you are stopped for any reason, remember that it’s fully within your rights to refuse Field Sobriety Tests and the Datamaster breath test. Be polite and respectful, but know your rights. Call my office to fight for you! 843-580-2058

Lowcountry law enforcement agencies have announced a series of traffic checkpoints for Friday.