The main text of the U.S. Constitution mostly sets out how power is divided between the three branches of the federal government. That leaves the Bill of Rights to guarantee many of our most important individual rights.
Phone call tapes allowed in ex-Massey CEO white collar crime case
The rulebook governing whether a piece of evidence should be admitted into a criminal trial is long and complex. Judges are supposed to follow those rules closely, but ultimately it often comes down to a judgment call. These decisions can dramatically affect the defendant’s chances of getting a fair trial, if the judge makes a mistake or fails to follow the rules.
Medical marijuana could come to West Virginia someday
Readers are likely aware that there is more support in West Virginia Legislature to allow medical marijuana than perhaps there has ever been. During the previous session, a bill sponsored by the state Senate Majority lead had bipartisan support, but failed to pass before the session ended.
