May 13, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A 28-year-old Alamance County man has been charged in Superior Court to habitual driving while impaired after he was found to be under 
the influence of the prescription anxiety medication, Clonazepam. The man also pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance on jail premises when Clonazepam was found on him as he was being processed at the Alamance Detention Center.
These charges took place last year. The man has two previous DWI convictions; one in 2004 and the other in 2011. Police entered into a plea deal with the offender when he agreed to plead guilty to the DWI and possession of a controlled substance charge in exchange for the dismissal of a possession of a stolen motor vehicle charge and a possession of stolen goods charge.
Thereafter, the man was issued a 25 to 39 month active sentence on the DWI and a consecutive 15 to 27 month sentence on the drug possession charge with 122 days time served.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a DWI, or any other crime, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP at our Charlotte, North Carolina office at 704-499-9000. If you have been charged in South Carolina, you can contact our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill at 803-548-4444. The consultation will be completely confidential. Also, please feel free to visit our website here.
May 13, 2013 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Uncategorized
Two people from Rock Hill have just been suspended and charged for an overnight hit-and-run that took place last Wednesday night, when they ran their vehicle into a motorcyclist and then swiftly drove away after the crime.
The damage to the motorcyclist was severe, and he was transported to the closest hospital available via helicopter for immediate assistance.
Around 9:00 o’clock Wednesday night, the Rock Hill Police Department were contacted by a witness who saw the hit-and-run take place at the intersection of Mount Galant and Celenese Road.
The accident was involving a Yamaha R-6 motorcycle and a 2000 Infiniti sedan. The motorcyclist was a 23-year-old who as stated above, suffered life-threatening injuries due to the collision. He was reported to of not been wearing his helmet at the time of incident.
Authorities arrested both suspects and took them into the police station for questioning. Both defendants were scheduled for bond hearings this past Friday.
The 31-year-old and the 25-year-old defendants are also being charged with leaving the scene of the accident. Moreover, the 31-year-old is also being independently charged with operating an uninsured motor vehicle( which is a violation in the state South Carolina) and his second “driving under suspension” offense.
The 25-year-old is now receiving his first “driving under suspension” offense and operating an uninsured vehicle that had a suspended tag.
The accident is still currently being investigated and the police are seeking any information that could be relevant to this crime.
If you or someone you know is involved in any sort of serious car or motorcycle accident, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999. Or, for more information about your case, visit out homepage at www.rjrlaw.com.
May 13, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A mother and her daughter were killed after a car-accident that took place on Independence Boulevard in Matthews Township near the 
Matthews Festival Shopping Center. The wreck occurred when a man’s Chevy Trailblazer collided with the Honda CRV driven by the victims. The 62-year-old mother, and the 37-year-old daughter were both killed in the crash. The daughter’s children were also injured in the wreck, but they are expected to survive.
A 28-year-old man is being charged with DWI and reckless driving in connection with the crash. He is still in the hospital, and is likely to receive additional charges as the investigation progresses.
If you have been charged in connection with a DWI or DWI related incident, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP at our Charlotte, North Carolina office. For a confidential consultation, contact us at 704-499-9000, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 10, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
Police in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina have arrested a woman for driving under the influence after she allegedly lost control of her vehicle on
the Shem Creek Bridge, smashing concrete and metal railing into the creek. This occurred around 2:00 a.m., and officer report that they arrived to discover the woman’s SUV on the sidewalk, facing the southbound lane. The vehicle was also reported to be dangerously wavering off the bridge.
The report states that the SUV had collided with a palm tree in the median before veering back into the railing of the bridge. Thereafter, the concrete and metal railing splashed into the river. The 20-year-old driver suffered no injuries, and she reported to police that she had only consumed one alcoholic beverage. She refused to take field sobriety and breathalyzer tests, according to the police.
She is being charged with driving under the influence, and was taken to the Charleston County Detention Center, where she was issued a $997 surety bond. Further, according to Mt. Pleasant police, she was previously arrested in late March and charged with public drunkenness, and having a fake driver’s license.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a collision and DWI charges were issued, it is extremely important for you to call an attorney. For a confidential consultation, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP at our Baxter Village office located in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-4444.
May 9, 2013 | Assault and Battery, Criminal Defense, Homicide Defense, Uncategorized
A Clover, South Carolina man has been charged in connection with a shooting which happened
in east Charlotte along the 5300 block of Independence Boulevard. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the man allegedly fired his gun, at least two times, and struck a 25-year-old in the arm and the leg.
The victim was taken to Carolinas Medical Center for treatment, and the suspect was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, discharging a firearm into occupied property, and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflict serious injury. He is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail under a $154,500 bond.
If you someone close to you has been charged with a criminal offense call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. If you have been charged in North Carolina, contact our Charlotte office at 704-499-9000; and, if you have been charged in South Carolina call our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill at 803-548-4444. You can also visit our website here.
May 8, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Uncategorized
Cleveland County, North Carolina narcotics detectives reportedly seized about 1,800 pounds of marijuana from a house which is said to be the biggest marijuana bust in Cleveland County history. The men allegedly hid the 1.8 million (street value) worth of marijuana in the bed of a pickup truck next to the house in which they were residing. The information related to the bust came from a local confidential informant.
When the police knocked on the door of the house, the two suspects allowed them to conduct a search without a warrant. Neither of the men spoke English; therefore, the men could not be questioned by police immediately after being Mirandized. Both men face felony drug trafficking charges, and deputies are still staging an investigation as to where the marijuana came from.
If you or a loved one face a drug trafficking charge, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a confidential consultation. If you have been charged in North Carolina, call our Charlotte, North Carolina office at 704-499-9000. Also, South Carolina charges can be handled at our Baxter Village office at 803-548-5999, and we can also be contacted toll-free at 877-374-4444.
