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 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Charlotte drivers experienced delays Wednesday morning after a tractor-trailer overturned on a ramp on Interstate 85 in west Charlotte.
According to Troopers from North Carolina Highway Patrol, the tractor-trailer flipped on a I-85 ramp on Interstate 485 early Wednesday morning.
The accident happened after the load the truck was hauling shifted and caused the trailer to flip. Details on injuries suffered due to the crash are still forthcoming.
The ramp was closed briefly to clear the scene, but was reopened around 9 a.m.
Approximately 50,000 large truck accidents happen every year in the United States. Of these, around 5,000 result in fatalities. Moreover, one in every eight motor-vehicle collisions involves a large truck. When driving around large trucks, remember to stay alert and try to remain visible to the drivers of these vehicles. If you or a loved one is involved in a crash, contact the competent and talented Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 12, 2012 | Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
An elderly couple died last week when their home caught aflame. The Coroner reports that the actual cause of death was due to smoke inhalation. The fire has since been ruled a tragic accident
The Greenville Fire Department was called to the scene of the accident around 12:15 a.m. They reported that the flames were upwards to 20 feet in the air when they arrived.
The couple was found upstairs, most likely attempting to escape the fire. It is believed by investigators that the fire began on the second floor, blocking the couple’s escape down the stairs.
Death can occur in an instant. Oftentimes, you don’t even get to say goodbye. Your world has just stopped, but everything seems to be happening all at once. You are devastated and don’t know what to do or where to turn. You have many questions but very few answers. People are asking you to make so many decisions when you are still trying to figure out what happened.
There is no greater loss than losing a loved one, but it is especially hard when you don’t have any warning. Someone else’s negligence can change your life forever in a fatal accident.
We are experienced wrongful death attorneys and are here to help get you through this nightmare and find those answers. We represent and protect those left behind. Contact us today at 803-548-4444 or toll free at 877-374-5999.
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 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
In the continuing effort to make our roads safer, Police set up DWI checking stations in Mecklenburg County over the weekend, resulting in over 140 charges filed.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police were stationed in the 8300 block of Nations Ford Road from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. There, a total of 82 charges were filed, including five DWIs, 14 driving while license revoked, four no insurance, one no seat belt, and one open container.
Saturday, CMPD, UNCCPD and Pineville Police Department collaborated in the DWI checking station in the 2200 block of Central Avenue. Officials filed another 60 charges during the four-hour campaign.
Out of the charges filed on Saturday, 10 were DWIs, 15 driving while license revoked, two open container, one possession of cocaine with intent to deliver/sell, two carry of concealed weapon and one possession of marijuana.
In 2010, 10,228 people were killed in alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes. These fatalities accounted for 31 percent of motor vehicle fatalities in the U.S. that year. It’s no surprise that police across the nation are cracking down on drunk driving. There is never a good excuse for drinking and driving. If you know you will be drinking, arrange for transportation ahead of time and always have a backup. When you or someone you love is involved in a serious accident, call the DUI Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Nov 12, 2012 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized
A female driver was injured in an accident after driving her car into a Charlotte home Thursday morning.
The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. after the speeding woman driver lost control of her car and hit a house on Forest Pond Drive.
Those who were inside of the house were startled but were not injured. The home did not suffer any noticeable damage due to the crash.
The woman driver suffered injuries, but details have not yet been revealed.
According to police, the woman is not facing any charges at this time.
Motor vehicle collision studies reveal that speeding triples the chances of being involved in a traffic collision and is the leading factor in fatal crashes. Thats why it’s especially important for drivers to stay aware of speed at all times while on the road and carefully judge what speed is safe for each stretch of road along the way. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you need a competent lawyer to protect you and your family along the path to recovery. Call the Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
