On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
The language of West Virginia’s law on hate crimes is under question — and the case is going all the way to the state’s Supreme Court.The question the court is being asked to decide is whether or not a former Marshall University football...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 26, 2017 | Felonies
If you’ve been convicted of a felony in Wheeling, you know firsthand that the legal consequences can be extremely severe. In addition to things like fines and jail time, convicted felons are also subjected to something known as collateral consequences. These...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
When you are going through a court case, you should learn about the options you have when you go to each hearing. When the case you have is a criminal matter, you have to be sure you fully understand your options.The arraignment process is one that is very complex for...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 14, 2017 | Drug Charges
When someone is taken into custody for a drug offense, a number of questions may arise. For example, did authorities have a search warrant or was someone accused of possessing drugs that did not belong to them? In Wheeling, and all over the state of West Virginia,...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
West Virginia has strict laws when it comes to drugs. If you are facing drug charges, you need to take time to understand the laws that are being used as the basis for your charges. We know that this might seem like a difficult task, but we are here to help you along...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 13, 2017 | Blog
The initial meeting between you and your attorney is actually the important first step to your criminal defense. And like so many important matters in life, its best to start things off on the right foot. To make this meeting as productive as possible, it is wise to...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 10, 2017 | Drug Charges
In West Virginia, more than just possession or distribution of illegal substances can land you with drug charges. We at the law office of Scott C. Brown wish to highlight the different crimes that are considered part of this category.First of all, simple possession...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
People who are involved with illegal drugs can face a host of drug charges in relation to their activities. It is imperative for you to understand that not all drug charges lead to the same penalties. Some charges, including possession of drug paraphernalia, have...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 5, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Some people may find the charges of “burglary” and “robbery” confusing, and they may even believe the terms are synonymous. However, in West Virginia, these are two distinct offenses, and the convictions come with different penalties.According...
