Gang Member in Rock Hill Receives 10 Years for Drug and Firearms Charges

Three months ago, a Rock Hill gang member pled guilty to drug and firearms charges. In South Carolina’s federal court on Thursday, June 6th, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Jadaryl Hinton, aka “Young G,” 23, will spend a decade in jail, followed by four years of supervised release. He was convicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

In February 2012, Hinton and a friend, 18-year-old Darelle Ware, were driving a Chevy Impala without headlights that made an improper turn. Officers pulled the car over and found Hinton in the front passenger seat, with Ware in the back seat.

Police records show that both Hinton and Ware had known gang affiliations. Officers frisked Hinton and found a .45 calibre handgun in his waistband, and a jar with 19 baggies of marijuana in his front pants pocket.

Ware also had a gun in his waistband. He claimed that the drugs in the car belonged to him.

Neither the driver nor the other passenger had any guns or drugs on their person. The driver received a traffic citation and was released.

Ware was charged with unlawfully carrying a pistol, and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Hinton, who had a history of drug charges, was charged with possession of a stolen pistol, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, carrying a pistol unlawfully, and felon in possession of a firearm.

Ware pled guilty to his charges in June and received credit for the 130 days he had already served in prison. He is currently 19 years old.

Hinton’s previous history of drug convictions meant he received a much steeper sentence. Previously, he had been charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, crack possession with intent to distribute near a park, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and intent to distribute marijuana in proximity of a school. Because of his prior convictions, he is forbidden from possessing a firearm.

Federal Drug and Firearms Charges in South Carolina

The nature of your sentencing and punishment is greatly impacted if you are convicted of a drug crime and had possession of a fire arm, or if a gun is used during the time of the crime. A weapon offense can tack on years to any mandatory minimum sentencing.

Regardless of the seriousness of your crime, possession of a handgun at the time of your arrest will have a significant impact on the outcome of your punishment.

A weapons charge can include:

• Felon in possession of a gun

• Possession of a weapon by a previous offender

• Charges involving concealed weapons

The Strom Law Firm Can Help with Federal Firearms Charges

If you are facing firearms charges in conjunction with your drug crime, you need the help and guidance of an  experienced federal crime attorney. Our attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC are dedicated to providing an effective and aggressive defense to help you reduce the charges against you. Contact our office today for a free consultation. 803.252.4800