Jan 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, Felony Drug Possession, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Uncategorized
A man and woman were arrested this week after trying to fill fraudulent prescriptions for Oxycodone and Adderall at Rock Hill pharmacies, according to Rock Hill Police reports. Narcotics investigators were advised that a man and a woman dropped off fraudulent prescriptions at the Walgreens on Cherry Road and the CVS on Celanese Road on Wednesday, said the commander of York County’s Drug Enforcement Unit.
Police arrested the man and woman at a Rock Hill CVS, the reports state. In addition to trying to obtain “trafficking amounts” of Oxycodone, Brown said, they had other drugs with them in Rock Hill, along with Oxycodone. Rock Hill officers found the man and woman with 18 units of Alprazolam, “with the intent to distribute,” the report states.
Police also confiscated a blank prescription pad and $6,212 in cash incident to the arrest of the two. The man and woman are each charge
d with possession with intent to distribute near a school Oxycodone and Alprazolam, trafficking Oxycodone and possession of a prescription pad, according to police.
Criminal drug charges bring hardship and stress to any person. If you or someone you know is dealing with drug charges in North or South Carolina, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP to consult with one of our criminal attorneys. We have criminal attorneys who want to help you and who handle many other types of criminal cases. We are licensed in both North and South Carolina, where you can contact us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Dec 13, 2012 | Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
The Rock Hill Police Department arrested a drunk man at a locak McDonald’s last Thursday evening.
According to the police report, the 54-year-old Rock Hill resident hit a woman’s car repeatedly while waiting in the drive thru line. The accident occured around 10:15 p.m., on East Main Street near Winthrop University.
When the police arrived on scene, the man stated that he had only had two beers that evening, yet could not walk in a stright line due to ” two knee surgeries and two back surgeries.”
However, the “stright-line test,” was not the only sobriety test the defendant failed that night. Upon arrest, the defendant kicked and screamed as the officers try to place the defendant in the patrol car.
His car was subsequently towed, he license was taken from him, and the man was taken directly to jail.
He was in fact charged with a DUI.
The officers administered a breathalyzer test on the man and found that his blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was at 0.09. In the state of South Carolina, if a person is found to have a higher BAC than 0.08, they can be charged with DUI. If you or a loved one has been charged with driving under the influence, driving under suspension, or any other alcohol related charge, call the law offices of Reeves Aiken & Hightower for a consultation. We know that a DUI can determine the next year or so of a person’s life; therefore, it is important for you to get proper representation. Call us at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Oct 25, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
In South Carolina, since 1983, it has been a felony to cause death or great bodily harm to another person while operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
This is classified as a
Felony DUI under S.C. Code § 56-5-2945. If a victim dies as a result of a driver operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the penalty is a mandatory fine of $10,000 to $25,000 and mandatory imprisonment of 1 to 25 years. Additionally, the statute states, that no part of the mandatory sentence may be suspended.
Three elements are required for a charge of Felony DUI to be distributed: (1) the actor drives a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (2) the actor does an act forbidden by law or neglects a duty imposed by law; and (3) the act or neglect proximately causes great bodily harm or death to another person. State v. Dantonio, 376 S.C. 594 (2008).
Proximate cause is outlined in Dantonio, which states that a defendant’s act need not be the sole cause of the victim’s death to sustain a conviction for Felony DUI, provided it is a proximate cause actually contributing to the death. Id.
If you or a loved one has been convicted of a Felony DUI charge, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a private consultation. We welcome the opportunity to sit down and personally review your case. Call us today at our York County office at 803-548-4444 or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
Oct 22, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Pedestrian Accidents, Uncategorized
In March of this year, a Rock Hill man was arrested and charged with a felony DUI when he hit a bicyclist with his vehicle, and then fled the scene of the crime.
Accordingly, the accident occurred on a Friday evening, where the cyclist was travelling alongside Heckle Boulevard. The details are a little hazy, but the defendant apparently hit the cyclist, and then just kept driving.
Sadly, this “hit-and-run” accident took the life of the cyclist. It is unknown whether his fatality occurred immediately upon impact, or if the pedestrian could have survived.
The defendant stopped a few minutes later down the road, only after witnesses had already reported the defendants vehicle to officers.
He was subsequently charged with Felony DUI for his criminal behavior.
Although a misdemeanor, being charged with “drunk driving” is a very serious offense. Even if it is your first one and you did not cause an accident or injure anyone, the stigma and long-term consequences are quite harsh. If convicted or you agree to plead guilty, you will lose your license and can potentially lose your job. What’s more, you will never be able to get reasonable automobile insurance rates once you have a prior DUI on your permanent record.
In the event that someone loses their life while driving intoxicated, the defendant maybe charged with a Felony DUI. If you, or someone you know has been charged with any sort of DUI, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, to have your claim evaulated today. Call us at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
Oct 22, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
Five Rock Hill residents were arrested during a Wednesday safety checkpoint set up in Rock Hill. Moreover, many other drivers were issued tickets as well.
The checkpoint was conducted by the Rock Hill Police Department, at the intersection of Poe and Culp between the hours of 7:30 and 9:00 a.m.
Of the five people arrested, four of the people were charged with having ” no drivers license,” while the other woman was charged with driving under a suspended license.
Fortunately, no drunk driving or drug charges were issued.
If you, or someone you know has been arrested during a safety or DUI checkpoint, call the Criminal Defense team at Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP. With over 75 years of combined experience and a former prosecutor on your side, our legal team will fight to get you the justice you deserve.
Often times, arrests are made outside of the scope of the Constitution, denying some their fair Due Process. Call us today and let us hear your side of the story at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free.
