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One Charged in Connection with Lancaster Shooting

Recently, Lancaster County South Carolina Sheriffs Office charged a man in connection with the shooting death of a Heath Springs man.  The victim was found dead on the side of the Beecher Horton Road in Heath Springs, SC.

The victim was discovered by a passerby, who found that the man was dead, likely from a gun-shot wound.  The police report alleges that there was an altercation between the two men, and the body was “dumped” on Beecher Horton Road.

The assailant is currently in custody at the Lancaster County Detention Center where he is awaiting a bond hearing.  However, the case is still under investigation.

If you or a someone close to you have been charged in connection with a violent crime, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP.  In this system criminals are innocent until proven guilty, and we will ensure that full consideration of your rights are taken.  For a consultation, call our Baxter Village office in beautiful Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999.

Alleged Hell’s Angels Members Face Jury

A group of Hell’s Angels’ members in the northern South Carolina region are set to go in front of a judge and jury.  The two year investigation tallied up charges for members ranging from drug trafficking, money laundering, and prostitution.

The police allege that the group president, from Lancaster, SC, directed and approved criminal activity of other members of the motorcycle gang.  Police even contend that he was involved personally in some of the crimes.

If you or a loved one has received charges resulting from a criminal investigation, make sure to call on proper representation.  At Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP., we understand the stigma that is associated with being associated with motorcycle compatriots, and further understand that confusion can be associated with being involved in such a group.  Therefore, if you have been charged with a crime because of your association with a motorcycle group, call our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999, for a consultation.

Chester Teen Charged with Shooting

A Chester, South Carolina teenager shot a gun into a car carrying two women and a child earlier this week.  Authorities say the woman was driving a black Lincoln when the 17-year-old shot at the car four times.

Chester Police Department reported that three passengers were in the car; it does not state whether anyone was injured in the shooting.  Police searched for the alleged shooter into the following day when he was apprehended with the help of the counties K-9 unit.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a violent crime, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP.  We have attorneys with over 15 years of experience in the realm of criminal defense.  For a consultation, you can call our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999.

Man Charged After Ingestion of Bath Salts

A Fort Mill, SC man has been arrested after neighbors called the police regarding suspicious activity occurring outside of an abandoned house.  The man was charged with possession of the drug called bath salts when the police found a jar on the man containing the substance.  Police report that the man was not making much sense of what he was saying, and they suspected he was under the influence.

Not much is known about “bath salts”; however, they have been known to cause a high to those who use them.  The type of symptoms involved with the use of bath salts is headaches, heart palpitations, paranoia, and hallucinations among others.  Bath salts can be sniffed, smoked, ingested, and even injected.

Because not much is known about the drug, there is also not much known about how to criminalize the use of such a substance.  Therefore, if you or a family member has been charged with the use of bath salts or any other controlled substance, it is very important that you are adequately represented in order to determine how to classify such a charge.  For a consultation, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-4444.

Couple Charged with Kershaw, SC Bank Robbery

Two people, a man and a woman, were arrested in Lancaster County after allegedly robbing a Kershaw bank last Thursday.  The incident took place at the Williams Financial on East Richland Street around 1:00 p.m., according to the Lancaster Sheriff’s office. The two were charged with armed robbery.  The man was also charged with possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

Deputies reported that the man walked into the bank, displayed his handgun and demanded money.  The woman was reported to have been waiting outside in the car.  The man left the bank, after tellers handed him some money, and the couple drove off.  The two were taken to the Lancaster County Detention Center.

If you or someone you love has been charged with a violent crime, it is important that you have an strong defense team.  Call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP.  You can schedule a consultation by calling our Fort Mill, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.