Nov 26, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Uncategorized
The Lancaster County, South Carolina Drug Task Force discovered guns, crack cocaine, marijuana and surveillance equipment early Wednesday morning. Two men were arrested and charged with distribution of crack cocaine and possession with intent to distribute crack, the report states.
One of the men was also charged with possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a violent felony. Both of these men have been arrested before on drug charges, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff, Barry Faile.
At the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP, we understand that recidivism is a reality. We see it all the time; a person will be charged with the same crime two, three, and even four times. As the criminal charges and arrests build-up, so does the degree of sentencing. We believe that everyone deserves a solid defense; therefore, if someone close to you has been brought into this continuous cycle, call us at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 19, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Uncategorized
Two Kershaw, South Carolina men led Lancaster Police on a chase and ended up with heroin charges filed against them. Deputies went to Small’s Food Center on North Matson Street in response to a call about a suspicious man ingressing and egressing from the store and hanging around the parking lot. When deputies walked up to the truck, the man who was driving sped away. The report states that deputies immediately knew the man’s drivers license was suspended.
The truck sped into the woods where it hit several trees. One of the men exited the vehicle, and deputies began a foot pursuit. When the deputies yelled for the man to stop, he exclaimed “I can’t,” and just kept running. The man was eventually brought down by the taser the deputies had, and syringes and a small bag of heroin were found. Both men were charged with possession of heroin; one of the men was charged with resisting arrest.
Drugs can have a profound impact on the life of the person using. Along with the actual treatment one should undergo, if found to suffer from drug addiction, it is important for that person to have appropriate legal counsel as well. The law offices of Reeves, Aiken, & Hightower, LLP are here to work for you if you have been charged with a drug violation. You can schedule a consultation with us by calling our Fort Mill, SC office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999. We are here to help you through this difficult time in your life.
Nov 14, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Uncategorized
A Rock Hill, SC McDonalds went on a wild goose chase for a pilfered container of whipped cream that went stolen. This led to the arrest of an Ambler, Pennsylvania man. Around 3:00 a.m., police were summoned to the McDonalds on 115 South Cherry Road where the restaurant manager informed police that she saw a man exit the restaurant in a white van with a spare tire attached to the rear. He allegedly took the can of whipped cream.
When police patrolled the area, they found a 1995 white GMC van with a 38-year-old man sitting inside. Marijuana smoke was allegedly billowing out of the car, according to police.
When police searched the interior of the car, and the man’s jacket, the report states that they uncovered a pipe and a blue plastic container with marijuana inside. The man was charged with possession of marijuana. The police did not state whether they found the missing can of whipped cream reported by the McDonald’s employee. Nevertheless, he was not charged with the theft.
If you or a loved one has been arrested by police and have a question as to whether their conduct was a rightful search and seizure, call the lawyers who know your rights. The law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower are here to help you. You can reach our York County, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999. Tyler Burns has extensive criminal trial experience and has worked as an Assistant Solicitor for the 16th Judicial Circuit before coming to Reeves Aiken & Hightower. Give us a call and we can begin working on your case.
Nov 12, 2012 | Assault and Battery, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
A York County police report this weekend stated that a man kicked a York County Sheriff Deputy after he was a pulled over for driving under the influence of pills and alcohol. Thereafter, he attempted to flee from police.
The man was pulled over into the Food Lion parking lot near Lake Wylie. The police report states that the deputy attempted to stop the man, and a pursuit around the parking lot ensued. The man appeared intoxicated to police while he was racing the engine of his Ford Mustang.
When police attempted to tase the man, he ripped the taser leads from his body and began to run. The police then reportedly tackled him down an embankment. Then, according to police, the man struck a deputy by kicking him as the police attempted to tase the man a second time.
The man is being charged with DUI, possession of controlled substances, underage possession of alcohol and four counts of assaulting a police officer while resisting arrest, according to authorities.
The decision to consume alcohol can lead to implications that can last a lifetime. At the law offices of Reeves Aiken & Hightower, we understand the troubles associated with alcohol consumption, and we are here to ensure that you are represented by a firm that is willing to fight for you. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime related to the intoxication of alcohol, or stemming from the intoxication from alcohol, we will do whatever is in our power to present mitigating circumstances to the court. If you are charged in York, Lancaster, Chester, Clover, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, or anywhere else in the region, call our Baxter Village office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 7, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Uncategorized
A Rock Hill man was arrested after police received reports of a noisy party. They arrested a man early Saturday for allegedly possessing 57.9 grams of marijuana. According to the police report, the 23-year-old was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of 2.5 grams of hashish, and illegal possession of prescription pills.
The York County Multijurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit assisted with the arrest because of the amount of drugs. Police also seized about $1,700 cash from the residence. Minors were drinking in the home. They were charged with underage drinking and a woman was charged with hindering a police investigation when she allegedly lied about minors drinking in the home.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a drug related offense in South Carolina, call the law offices of Reeves Aiken and Hightower. We are equipped to answer your questions about whatever criminal matter you may have. Call our Baxter Village, SC office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 7, 2012 | Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Uncategorized
A York County, SC man was charged on Saturday with obstruction of justice, unlawful possession of a blank prescription, resisting arrest, disregarding a stop sign, driving under suspension and possession of Schedule I, II, or III drugs according to a Fort Mill police report. When the officers attempted to stop the man, he fled his vehicle and, as the report states, attempted to swallow a bag of oxycodone pills. The police used a stun-gun on the man, as they were attempting to put handcuffs on him.
The police report states that they found chewed up pills around the man, a wallet with about $200 cash, syringes, two plastic caps with blue residue, a notebook and a plastic ID case. Officers report that they initially stopped him because he ran through a stop sign. They later realized he had a suspended driver’s license. When they stopped the man, he fled from the vehicle and reportedly attempted to swallow a bag of pills. This is the second arrest in the Fort Mill area with regard to oxycodone. A Cleveland, Ohio man was arrested on Interstate 77, near exit 89 and charged with possession of 56 oxycodone pills and six grams of marijuana.
If you or someone close to you has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, call the law offices of Reeves Aiken & Hightower. If you have been arrested in Fort Mill, SC, or the surrounding region call our Baxter Village Office at 803 548 4444. You can also reach us toll-free at 877 374 5999. Speak to one of our attorneys on staff who know your rights.
