Sex crimes are very serious in West Virginia. When you are facing charges like sexual assault or rape, you are facing the possibility of time in prison. This can impact your life, but having to be branded a felon and a sex offender can also have a considerable impact...
West Virginia is a no-tolerance state when it comes to marijuana. That means that possession usually comes with a minimum jail sentence and the rest of the possible punishments are equally harsh. The West Virginia State Legislature lays out all of the potential...
The premise of the legal system in West Virginia is that you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Too often, those accused of a crime are convicted in the arena of public opinion before they ever get to trial. If you are the defendant and convicted, the...
Being an immigrant in the United States right now puts you in a precarious position, even when you're here legally. One mistake and one arrest later and your chances of being able to stay in the country long-term are gone forever.What type of crime can lead to...
Even if you've never faced a criminal charge before, you probably have heard about cases being thrown out on a technicality. The processes of civil or criminal courts in West Virginia are not a straight road down which we all unerringly go. There can be potholes at...
It's pretty well known that most criminal trials these days end in a plea deal before they get to trial -- but not every deal ends the way that's expected.That's what happened in a West Virginia courtroom when a doctor accused of essentially running a pill mill stood...
Criminal law matters are some very serious matters because your very freedom is at stake. When you are facing criminal charges of any sort, you have to take the time to learn about the options that you have for a defense. These options might include some that you...
When you are facing criminal charges, there are several different things that you have to think about. One of the things you have to think about is the possibility of going to trial. Understanding some points about a criminal trial can help you to make a determination...
