We recently discussed the case of the young man who was given another shot at getting on the right path when he was accepted into the drug court program. This program is frowned upon by some who think that participants are getting an easy way out of their charges....
Every day people are arrested or accused of crimes they did not commit in West Virginia. The accusations, even when proven to be false, can have a serious effect on the person. The court of public opinion often weighs in, even more so now in the age of social media....
If you are facing a felony conviction in Wheeling, you are no doubt aware of the severity of situation. Along with jail times and exorbitant fines, you will also be subject to the collateral consequences of a felony. These consequences can impact many different areas...
Drug court has been discussed on this blog previously. This is an alternative sentence for people who have non-violent charges related to drugs. This helps the person to stay out of prison. It focuses on rehabilitation and getting clean while staying out of legal...
Marijuana laws in West Virginia provide strict penalties for people who are facing charges related to this drug. Even though many other states have taken steps to decriminalize the drug, West Virginia still has strict penalties.If you are charged with possession of...
From a lengthy prison sentence to costly fines, drug offenses can upend the lives of those facing charges. However, they can also affect people in other ways. For example, a person accused of a drug-related crime may have trouble when applying for jobs in the...
Felony charges come with a huge price tag for the people who are facing them. We aren't talking about the monetary aspect of the charges, but about the social branding that occurs when you are facing these charges.In the U.S. court system, you are considered innocent...
Legislators often make changes to West Virginia’s laws, and the nature of these may be in response to those who feel that consequences for violations are too lax. On the other hand, often lawmakers realize that current penalties prevent offenders from becoming...
If you are pulled over by a law enforcement officer, and your blood alcohol levels are above the legal limit or you are unable to pass a sobriety or breath test, you will almost always be arrested immediately. This is an important time because how you handle the...
