Nov 19, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
A 43-year-old man is being charged with DUI and Child Endangerment after deputies say he was driving under the influence of alcohol with his 5-year-old daughter in the car. Deputies found the car pulled over to the side of the road with the man and his daughter asleep in the car, with the car in drive and the engine running.
Additionally, the man registered a 0.17 on a breathalyzer exam, which is over double the legal limit. The man was taken to Kershaw County Detention Center, and his daughter was taken to her grandmothers.
Driving under the influence can have some serious penalties attached to it; however, if you add other charges to a DUI, fines and penalties can rack up quickly. If you or a loved one has been charged with Driving under the Influence call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. You can reach our Fort Mill, SC office 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 19, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
A Rock Hill police officer is on “procedural suspension” and being charged with driving under the influence (DUI). Police report that he was driving his Chevrolet Malibu down Main Street around 1:20 a.m.
It was reported that he was driving fast enough that when he went over railroad tracks his car bottomed out. The officers who pulled the car over could smell a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver. The driver then proceeded to fail several field sobriety tests.
He was taken to the Tega Cay Police Department where he failed to give a breath sample. He was immediately given his notice of suspension form. The man was driving an unmarked vehicle, and the report did not state whether it belonged to Rock Hill Police.
People from all walks of life can make the mistake of being charged with a DUI. One drink can turn into a few, and the decision to get behind the wheel of a car becomes more likely. If you or someone you love has been charged with a DUI or alcohol related crime, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, & Hightower, LLP. We care about everyone of our client’s cases. You can reach us at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999 for a consultation.
Nov 19, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
The South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) is a statewide education and treatment program for the following:
– Individuals who are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI);
– Individuals who are referred by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for Boating Under the Influence; and
– Individuals whose licenses are suspended through the state’s Administrative License Revocation (ALR) procedure. Drivers fall into this category if they are charged under the provisions known as “zero tolerance” (which targets drivers under age 21) or “.15” (which is in addition to a charge of DUI for drivers of any age who operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or .15 percent or greater). An individual also is subject to ALR if he refuses to take a blood, breath, or urine test for the presence of alcohol or other drugs.
– ADSAP is available throughout the state of South Carolina in each of it’s 46 counties, and can help to mitigate charges people face as a result of alcohol related offenses by compliance with them.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a DUI or alcohol related offense, make sure to contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. We work to get you the most favorable outcome as possible, and if necessary, the treatment one must undergo. You can contact our Fort Mill, SC office at 803-548-4444 or contact us toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 19, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
When a person makes the decision to begin consuming alcohol, it is important that they are aware of the stages of intoxication that may occur as a result. As these stages progress, it becomes very difficult to operate a vehicle or even walk properly. Therefore, it is important for people to drink responsibly. These stages of alcohol consumption are as follows, and are rounded figures:
1) Subclinical (B.A.C 0.01-0.05): Here there is no apparent influence and behavior is nearly normal by ordinary observation. A person’s sight begins to change slightly, but this is only detectable by special tests.
2) Euphoria (B.A.C 0.03-0.12): At the lower levels here, there is a mild euphoria, increased sociability, talkativeness; and as the stages progress, decreased inhibitions, diminution of attention, judgement and control. At the higher levels here, a person’s information process is slowed, and there is a loss of proficiency in finer performance tests. This is when a person begins to get intoxicated and should not be operating a motor vehicle.
3) Excitement (B.A.C 0.09-o.25): As alcohol impairment increases, emotional instability, loss of critical judgment, decreased sensitory response, reduced visual acuity, peripheral vision, drowsiness, and impaired balance.
4) Confusion (B.A.C 0.18-0.30): Disorientation, mental confusion, disturbances of vision, increased pain threshold, slurred speech, apathy and lethargia are symptoms of a person’s confusion from alcohol impairment. Charges begin to increase exponentially as drivers get behind of the wheel of a car in this state.
5) Stupor (B.A.C 0.25-0.40): Approaching loss of motor functions, decreased response to stimuli, marked muscular incoordination, inability tero stand or walk, vomiting, incontinence, sleep or stupor.
6) Coma (B.A.C 0.35-0.50)
The problem here is that with extreme intoxication comes decreased inhibitions which cause people to be more likely to get behind the wheel of a car. If you or a loved one has made the decision to get behind the wheel of an automobile while intoxicated, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP. We have attorneys knowlegable in the inner-workings of DUI law, who are here to help you. Call our Fort Mill, SC office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Nov 19, 2012 | Assault and Battery, Uncategorized
A Chester, South Carolina man was arrested after a police chase that ended inYork County. The driver barreled through a stop sign and crashed his car into the front yard of a Rock Hill house, according to Chester Police.
The man was wanted in connection with a hit-and-run accident. When the police officers attempted to pull the man over, he led them on a chase across the county line. During the pursuit, the man struck a police car. The man is being charged with hit and run, failure to stop, and assault and battery first-degree for the impact with the police vehicle.
The incident occurred near Rock Hill Country Club on S.C. 72. The law enforcement officer was uninjured and the damages to the vehicle were minor, the report states. Also, according to police, brick wall and flower pots were flattened with estimated damage of $100.
The law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP are located in Baxter Village, South Carolina if you or a loved one has been charged with a serious criminal offense. We have lawyers with a combined experience of 70 years to assist you with whatever dilemma you may be facing. If you have been charged in the piedmont region of South Carolina, call us for a consultation at 803-548-4444 or toll-free at 877-375-5999.
