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South Carolina man wanted for attempted burglary chased by police

On behalf of Armstrong Law Firm posted in Felonies on Monday, May 20, 2013.

There are times when an arrest situation can get physical, and injuries may occur as a result. The same can be said when someone allegedly attempts to flee from arrest or flee from being wanted for questioning. For one South Carolina man, his alleged failure to stop for police as they pursued him in relation to an attempted burglary situation led to a chain reaction of events that resulted in him needing medical treatment.

The 43-year-old was apparently wanted for attempted burglary and was being pursued by local police. He allegedly refused to stop, and a chase ensued. As the man tried to leave the highway, his car went off the road and into a wooded area where he crashed. Authorities assert that the man still would not comply with orders from officers.

South Carolina man faces domestic violence charge and more

On behalf of Armstrong Law Firm posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, May 13, 2013.

Family or couple disputes can sometimes lead to violence or rash behavior that ends in police involvement. Often, the escalation of such incidents can result in domestic violence charges. However, when a domestic violence incident allegedly occurs in the presence of children, those charges can be compounded in the South Carolina criminal justice system.

Recently, a South Carolina man found himself under arrest for domestic violence charges, along with other charges after a roadway incident with his wife. The 33-year-old man was allegedly following his wife home as she drove from work and had their three children in the car. According to the wife, her husband tried to run her off the road numerous times.

South Carolina couples both face domestic violence charge

On behalf of Armstrong Law Firm posted in Domestic Violence on Monday, May 6, 2013.

When police respond to any kind of a call, they can't assume what they are going to find or who is surely in the wrong or the right. When it comes to a domestic violence charge and an arrest, it may be a statistical assumption to immediately think the male on the scene is the aggressor or the primary suspect who should face a domestic violence charge. For South Carolina police responding to a call, being unable to determine who exactly was the aggressor led to the arrest of both the male and female on the scene.

The couple was reportedly arguing over who was going to watch the children in the house while the 20-year-old woman planned to leave. When the 21-year-old boyfriend allegedly refused to watch the children, the couple began throwing each other's clothes and personal items around the residence. Police responded to the scene.

South Carolina officer charged with drunk driving after accident

On behalf of Armstrong Law Firm posted in Drunk Driving on Friday, May 3, 2013.

Any time someone is charged with a crime, their jobs or careers along with any potential for career advancement may be adversely affected. For a South Carolina police officer, a recent arrest for drunk driving may certainly affect her career path and her reputation in general. The 29-year-old officer was arrested after a car crash while she was in her patrol car.

While the officer was reportedly off duty at the time of the incident, she was allegedly in a police car. She apparently lost control of the car and hit a culvert along a driveway. She was not injured in the accident.

South Carolina traffic stop leads to drug charges

On behalf of Armstrong Law Firm posted in Drug Charges on Monday, April 22, 2013.

When the police pull over a car for any reason, they may potentially find a reason to search the vehicle. Recently, a South Carolina traffic stop led to drug charges against two individuals. However, police were apparently prepared to stop the two in the vehicle after an investigation alerted them to alleged drug activity in the area.

According to reports, police had been monitoring a residence nearby due to suspicions that illegal, drug-related activities were taking place inside. They had police dogs capable of scenting drugs on the scene. Once two men left the residence, the police pulled them over.

South Carolina man facing DUI charge and leaving scene

On behalf of Armstrong Law Firm posted in Drunk Driving on Friday, April 19, 2013.

Anytime there is a death on a roadway, the consequences for any driver that is accused of causing the accident can be serious. For one South Carolina teen allegedly involved in a traffic incident, leaving the scene of the accident may compound the seriousness of the DUI charge against him. The 50-year-old woman involved in the accident died.

Late on a Thursday night, the 19-year-old driver allegedly hit a woman on the roadway, according to police authorities. He then left the scene of the accident. However, he did return, although reports do not specify why. Upon his return he was charged with DUI and also for leaving the leaving the scene. The fact that the woman died compounds the charges to a felony level.

Drug charges cost a South Carolina man his job

On behalf of Armstrong Law Firm posted in Drug Charges on Monday, April 8, 2013.

Any kind of criminal charges can adversely affect the career of an accused person, even before they have an opportunity to defend themselves in court. For one South Carolina emergency worker, lingering drug charges have cost him his job. The case involves a 42-year-old South Carolina paramedic.

The paramedic is accused of fraudulently getting prescription drugs from a Wal-Mart pharmacy. He allegedly had a prescription for the anti-anxiety drug Ativan that was in someone else's name. He asked a woman in the parking lot to go into the pharmacy and obtain the prescription for him. Surveillance from the store apparently captured the exchange.

South Carolina community leader faces DUI charge

On behalf of Armstrong Law Firm posted in Drunk Driving on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

A South Carolina community leader and local award winner has landed himself in the news but not in a way he may have wanted. The Lexington winner of the Young Professional of the Year award was arrested on a DUI charge just one month after receiving the community honor. The 33-year-old allegedly had a blood alcohol level that was three times the legal limit for South Carolina.

According to the report, the young man was registered as going 47 mph in a 35 mph zone. He also reportedly stopped his vehicle in the middle of an intersection. When officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, he reportedly drove to the back of a building and nearly drove into a pond.

5 South Carolina men face drug charges, others sought

On behalf of Armstrong Law Firm posted in Drug Charges on Thursday, March 28, 2013.

Large scale drug arrests or drug investigations can end in the arrest of several individuals at once. An investigation in South Carolina taking place over the span of several months has resulted in five men facing serious drug charges. The authorities are still on the lookout for five other men related to this particular investigation.

The men arrested range in age from 17 to 55 years old. A 29-year-old man who allegedly is part of the network of dealers police investigated and arrested is currently under suspicion as a murder suspect related to a New Year's Eve shooting. He is facing charges of intent to sell and deliver drugs.

South Carolina official charged with drunk driving

On behalf of Armstrong Law Firm posted in Drunk Driving on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

While it may seem unusual, even public officials can make mistakes and find themselves on the wrong side of the law at times. In one recent news report, a South Carolina public defender found herself being charged with drunk driving. A traffic stop led to the charges filed against her. However, it is important to remember that all accused individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

According to news reports, the 32-year-old public defender was pulled over near a school early on a Saturday. Police indicate that there was reportedly a strong odor of alcohol coming from her. They also cite the woman's speech as being slurred.

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