Jan 27, 2013 | Child Accidents, Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Uncategorized
A Rock Hill man and woman are facing multiple drug charges and endangerment of a child charge after both were found in a residence Wednesday with a large amount of heroin and pills around a 1-year old, according to a report. Another man was arrested at the same residence the next day on possession of heroin and possession of pills.
Authorities were responding to a call from the residence on an overdose charge. According to a report with the York County Sheriff’s office, the man arrested at the residence on the first day had been selling prescription pills and heroin to the woman and the man arrested the second day. The man arrested the second day had overdosed at the time of his arrest and was taken to the hospital.
When the authorities discovered the needles and pills, they also discovered the man and woman’s 1-year old son, whom they deemed to be neglected at the time. Both were charged with child endangerment along with possession charges.
If you or a loved one is facing drug charges, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to consult with one of our criminal attorneys. Our criminal attorneys also handle many other types of criminal cases in North and South Carolina. We are licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Jan 22, 2013 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Car accidents occur every hour of every day, and are never a fun situation. On top of being jostled, and possibly injured, you still have to deal with what to do with your car, and how to work with the police, and possibly even another person if they were also involved in a car accident. The law firm of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower can come up with some helpful hints on what to do if you get in a car accident…
Jan 3, 2013 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A Forsyth County Middle School student is dead after being struck by a SUV while crossing the road to board the school bus Wednesday morning.
The accident occurred after the 11-year-old boy had missed the bus, causing the bus driver to turn around and head in the opposite direction. The boy crossed the road to reach the bus when he was struck by an oncoming SUV.
According to the bus-driver, the bus lights were flashing and the arm was extended to warn motorists to stop.
Investigations into the accident are ongoing.
Studies conducted by the NHTSA reveal that in the 414,399 fatal motor-vehicle crashes since 1998, .34 percent (1,409) were classified as school transporation-related crashes. Our children are the most precious cargo on our nation’s roads and highways. Notwithstanding all of the precautions school transportation vehicles are equipped with, accidents still occur. If you or someone you love has been involved in one of these tragic accidents, please call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 28, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A tragic two-car crash has left a grandmother and her daughter dead late Wednesday night.
The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at Independence Boulevard and Matthews Township Parkway near the Matthews Festival Shopping Center.
According to authorities, a Honda CRV and a Chevrolet Trailblazer collided when a woman driving the CRV attempted to turn left onto Independence Boulevard and was struck by the Trailblazer traveling northbound on Matthews Township Parkway.
A 62-year-old woman and her 37-year-old daughter were both killed in the crash. The younger woman’s two children were also injured in the wreck, but are expected to survive.
The 28-year-old driver of the Trailblazer is charged with DWI and reckless driving in the crash. He remains in the hospital with injuries.
In fatal crashes that occurred in 2009, the highest percentage of drivers with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher were ages 21 to 24, followed by drivers ages 25 to 34. Drunk driving is an epidemic that affects people across the country. If you or someone you know is involved in alcohol-impairment motor-vehicle collision, please call the Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 28, 2012 | Bus Accidents, Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
Three people were injured after a school bus wreck in northeast Charlotte Thursday afternoon.
The crash occurred around 4 p.m. on University City Boulevard near Interstate 85 south.
The Morehead Stem Academy bus was carrying 31 students at the timd of the crash. Three people were taken to CMC University with minor injuries.
Luckily, none of the students on board the bus were injured. There is still no word on the cause of the accident or possible charges.
Studies in Charlotte reveal that the highest number of motor-vehicle crashes occur between the hours of 4 and 5 p.m. Rush hour has a bad reputation for good reason. With so many vehicles on the road, testing the patience of motorists to the extreme. If you or a loved one is involved in a rush-hour, motor vehicle accident, or a serious accident at any other time of the day, our attorneys can help. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 28, 2012 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A North Carolina driver is facing charges after being involved in a fatal crash in Salisbury Sunday morning.
According to North Carolina State Troopers, the driver was speeding and driving drunk when the crash happened on Sunday on Goodnight Road.
A 14-year-old boy was killed in the crash.
The suspect is currently in jail under a $1 million bond.
Details on the crash are still forthcoming.
In 2009, a total of 1.314 children ages 14 and younger were killed in traffic collisions. 181 of those fatalities occurred in alcohol-impaired crashes. Drunk driving affects people of all ages. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed by a drunk driver, call the Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
