Mar 14, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
Police report that a Columbia, South Carolina man was charged with Felony DUI after an accident that left one person dead. The accident occurred at the corner of Meeting Street and Sunset Boulevard.
According to the Lexington County Coroner’s office, the victim was from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and died from his injuries at the Lexington Medical Center. Thereafter, the driver was transferred to the detention center where he will face charges.
If you have been involved in a drunken driving accident, it is possible that you face criminal penalties for the situation. When the accident causes an injury to another party, the punishments become even more severe. It is likely that the person at fault will be charged with a felony for the incident. When “great bodily injury” is caused to an individual as a result of a DUI-instigated accident, the felony DUI conviction brings a mandatory 30 days to up to 15 years in prison. Also, you may be charged with a fine of $5000 to up to $25,000. Further, if someone dies, the individual charged with DUI will face heightened prison time.
If you or someone you know has placed themselves in the position of being charged with a DUI or Felony DUI, make sure you are adequately represented. Our staff has a combined 75 years of experience in handling client cases, and we would be happy to help you with your current predicament. For a consultation, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999.
Mar 13, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A Columbia, South Carolina man was charged with unlawful conduct towards a child according to police report, after he was driving his 13-year-old daughter and friends with a blood-alcohol level two times the legal limit. The man was also charged with speeding.
The officer who charged the man stated that the man was driving almost 80 miles per hour in a 60 mile per hour zone. After the officers pulled the man over, they report that there was a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver. The officer offered him a breath test, and it is alleged to have registered a .16 which is double the legal limit. The man was thereafter taken to the Alvin S Glenn Detention Center.
If you or someone close to you has been charged with DUI, Felony DUI, or any charge associated with DUI, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a consultation. You can reach our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999.
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 13, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A 46-year-old man has been charged with hit-and-run after he struck and killed another man while he was walking on the sidewalk along Lake Murray Boulevard in Irmo, South Carolina. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene.
The driver was charged with felony driving under the influence; according to police the suspect was driving a 2006 Land Rover eastbound when it struck the pedestrian who was walking westbound. The pedestrian was walking along the sidewalk, according to the police report.
According to the police, witnesses report that the suspect allegedly had been weaving across the road just before the collision. The man is being held at the Lexington County Detention Center.
In South Carolina, a person will be charged with a felony for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both; and, while operating the vehicle under the influence, the person causes “great bodily injury” or death to a person other than himself including a passenger, pedestrian, and/or another driver.
Great bodily injury is defined by the state of South Carolina as bodily injury, which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious or permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ. Further, if the injured person dies from related complications within three years of the DUI-related injury, the driver may be implicated in the death.
If you or someone you know has been charged with DUI or Felony DUI, it is extremely important for you obtain competent representation as soon as possible. At the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP we have over 75 years of combined experience in dealing with criminal clients, and we are here to assist you. For a consultation, call our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444 or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Mar 12, 2013 | Car Accidents, Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A Charlotte woman has been arrested and charged with a misdemeanor death by vehicle after she was involved in a fatal car accident Sunday morning. Accordingly, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested the woman after she crashed her SUV into a Saturn and the driver subsequently died.
The police have not released what they believe to be the cause of the accident, however, the report does state that the 38 year old Charlotte resident crossed over the center line on Mallard Creek Road near the intersection of Sawgrass Ridge Place and struck a Saturn Ion head-on.
According to a nearby witness, the SUV flew up in the air, flipped twice while still air-born, and then landed on its hood. The witness stated that apparently the Saturn flipped as well, causing firefighters to have a tough time getting the driver out. It took the Fire Department 27 minutes to free the now deceased passenger of the Saturn.
The driver of the Saturn was pronounced dead upon arrival to Carolinas Medical Center. Two other passengers were airlifted to CMC-Main with Life threatening injuries.
Another witness played her role in supporting her community, when she ran to the SUV to help the four children inside. The witness states that the children all crawled out of the SUV and into her arms, where they stayed until the ambulance arrived. The children only had minor injuries and lacerations.
The Police arrested the driver of the SUV and charged her with “misdemeanor death by vehicle and driving with no liability insurance.”
She was released late Sunday night from the Mecklenburg County Jail under $10,500 bond.
The police have stated they do not believe alcohol was a factor in the accident.
Being involved in any sort of accident can be terrible and frightening, whether you were the person at fault or not. At Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, we have been exposed to every type of car accident and are equipped to handle your case. Contact us today for a free consultation at 704-499-9000 or toll free at 877-374-5999.
Mar 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
Kershaw County, South Carolina Deputies report that a man was arrested last month for second-degree burglary after a trail of Cheetos led them from the Cassett Country Store to the front porch of his residence.
The man is reported to have opened the bag of Cheetos in the general store, spilling them on the floor, and while he carted the bag to his home, they fell in such a fashion that created a trail to the front porch of the man’s home. The burglar was later released on a $15,000 bond. This man has previously been arrested for distribution of controlled substances and driving on a suspended license in Sumter County.
If you or someone you know has been charged with burglary or another crime against one’s property, call the defense team at Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can reach our Baxter Village office located in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
