Apr 17, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
South Carolina State Troopers have detained a woman who they allege hit and killed a man with her
vehicle. The 53-year-old woman is being charged with felony DUI involving death. The 26-year-old victim was struck by the vehicle around 10:00 p.m. on Highway 321 near Columbia, South Carolina.
The Dodge Stratus collided with the young man as he was walking along the median along the highway. He was taken to Palmetto Hospital where he died around 3 hours later from the injuries he sustained in the accident. The woman is being detained in Richland County Correctional Facility with a charge of felony DUI.
If you or a loved one has been charged with DUI or Felony DUI, the State of South Carolina imposes some serious consequences. Further, if the Felony DUI results in death, this could bring a sentence of up to 25 years if a person is convicted. Therefore, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP if you have a question regarding a pending DUI charge in North or South Carolina. Call us toll-free at 877-374-4444.
Mar 15, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A South Carolina man has been charged with driving under the influence in a car accident that resulted in the death of his wife. The couple’s Dodge van veered from the side of the road and sideswiped a telephone pole, finally ending up in an embankment.
The man was airlifted to Palmetto Heath Richland with serious injuries. However, his wife did not survive the accident, and was pronounced dead on the scene. The man was arrested a couple of days later and charged with Felony DUI resulting in death.
The death of a loved one can be extremely painful to all of those involved. It is not anyone’s intention to be involved in a car accident; especially one that results in death. However, when a person decides to consume alcohol, they become more likely to put themselves behind the wheel of an automobile. The problem with this is the reality that when someone decides to get behind of a car while intoxicated, and it results in death, it will still be considered manslaughter. Further, the circumstances surrounding the situation may exacerbate the charges.
If you have been charged with DUI, Felony DUI, or any other drinking related charge contact 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.
Oct 25, 2012 | DUI & DWI, Uncategorized
A Heath Springs, S.C. man was driving his SUV down the 1600 block of Camp Creek Road in Lancaster County last December when he struck a tree killing one and injuring another passenger who was air-lifted to Charlotte.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol charged the driver with possession of a controlled substance and Felony DUI after the fatal crash. It was reported by Police that the man swerved his vehicle to the right overcorrecting to the left striking a tree.
A person will be charged with a Felony DUI if the following factors are present: (1) driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both; (2) if, while operating the vehicle under the influence, the person causes great bodily injury or death; (3) to a person other than himself (this includes a passenger, pedestrian, and/or another driver).
If you or a loved one has been charged with DUI or Felony DUI in Lancaster, SC or anywhere else in South Carolina please contact one of our lawyers directly at 803-548-4444, toll free at 877-374-5999, or at this link, and let us start building your best DUI defense. Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP.
vehicle. The 53-year-old woman is being charged with felony DUI involving death. The 26-year-old victim was struck by the vehicle around 10:00 p.m. on Highway 321 near Columbia, South Carolina.