Apr 17, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has reported that a 22-year-old woman, who was traveling
the wrong way on the westbound land of US 76 caused a collision with a 20-year-old male driver. Both drivers were brought to the Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.
The woman is being charged with Felony DUI; however, she has not been booked yet due to the fact that she remains in the hospital. She was found to be traveling under the influence, and will be charged with Felony DUI because she caused great bodily injury to the other driver.
DUI fines and penalties in South Carolina vary with regard to whether the driver was a repeat offender; whether the person’s blood alcohol level is beyond a .16 or higher. In South Carolina, by a person’s fourth DUI, they will likely lose their license. However, South Carolina, as well as most other states is beginning to stiffen their DUI penalties. Many drivers, who are repeat offenders, or who have been charged with an aggravating DUI charge are forced to put ignition interlock systems in their vehicles; and, this is at their own expense.
Due to the often changing DUI laws in the state of South Carolina, it is very important for one who has been charged with a DUI to retain competent counsel. At Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP, we have a combined 75 years experience and can help to resolve your problem to the best of our abilities. For a consultation, give us a call at toll-free 877-374-5999, and we will be happy to assist you.
Mar 13, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A Kershaw, South Carolina man has been charged with felony DUI after a crash that killed one person. The Highway Patrol has stated that the 27-year-old driver was driving a 2006 Toyota that collided with the victim’s 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle.
The 56-year-old driver of the motorcycle died on the scene, according to Police. Further, the man had been a volunteer firefighter for almost 35 years, and had been promoted to lieutenant the previous Tuesday. When the collision occurred, he had been driving to Columbia, SC. The deceased firefighter has left behind a wife and four children.
A deadly accident can change the life of everyone involved. When you have had one or two drinks too many, the likelihood of an accident increases exponentially. It is extremely important, for your life and the lives of those who may potentially be injured, for you to never get behind the wheel of a vehicle once alcohol has been consumed. If you or someone you know has made the life altering decision to drive while intoxicated and been charged with a DUI or Felony DUI, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can reach our Baxter Village, Fort Mill South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999.
Mar 12, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A South Carolina state legislator has stated that he faces a drunken driving charge as a result of a stop that took place on Interstate 77 last year. He is reported to have been stopped after the South Carolina-Georgia Football game on October 6, 2012.
The legislator did not submit to the breathalyzer test, and will face an automatic license suspension. He has stated that he has been able to obtain a provisional license that allowed him to drive to work until the license is fully restored.
A DUI can impact anyone from every single walk of life. South Carolina football is huge, and it is easy for someone to consume one too many alcoholic beverages while attending a game and decide to get behind the wheel of a car. This is also something that is difficult to judge; so, if you have consumed more than one or two drinks before you are supposed to drive, you may be in danger of a DUI charge. Therefore, we recommend you consume nothing before driving. However, if you do we can try to help you. Call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a consultation on your DUI charge. You can reach us at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Mar 12, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
The state of South Carolina’s sixteen county prosecutors are asking the state for an additional $1.6 million to pay for prosecutors to handle the state’s 28,000 DUI cases per year. Governor Nikki Haley has even included the money in her proposed budget submitted early last month.
However, State Representative Mike Pitts, who is chairman of the committee that oversees the law enforcement budgets of South Carolina has stated that he does not “know that we will have the money to honor it this particular year.”
The problem the state is confronted with now is that State Troopers may have to argue these cases. This is a problem because the troopers rely on prosecutors to argue motions and other documents that usually require legal training.
Two years ago, almost 50 percent of all driving deaths in South Carolina involved an alcohol impaired driver. That number has fallen by about 10 percent this year, but it is still one of the highest in the United States. This is related to the high rate of DUI prosecution in the state. This high rate of prosecution inevitably demands from the state budget. Because of such a high number of DUI’s, and the lack of budgetary funds, an inadequate number of attorneys will be prosecuting such cases. It will now rest on the state police officers.
The fact that many state troopers may have to argue motions that a lawyer would typically be arguing demands a certain level of efficiency within state government. With untrained professionals arguing something that trained professionals should argue, it leaves open channels for abuse of discretion. It is important that one who has been charged with a DUI has competent legal counsel.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI in the state of South Carolina, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. We are here to make sure an offender’s rights are taken into full account when a person is being prosecuted. You can reach our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 12, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
A Lancaster, South Carolina man has been charged with driving under the influence after he was involved in a car accident where his car flipped along a stretch of road on West Meeting Street.
The accident happened at 1:00 a.m. as the man was driving his 2011 Chevrolet two-door vehicle north, when he struck an embankment and flipped over. Luckily nobody was injured.
If you or a loved one has been charged with DUI (driving under the influence), call the law offices of Reeves Aiken & Hightower and we can help with your claim. Our Baxter Village, South Carolina office can be contacted at 803-548-4444, or we can be contacted toll-free at 877-374-5999.
the wrong way on the westbound land of US 76 caused a collision with a 20-year-old male driver. Both drivers were brought to the Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina.