Facing a violent crime charge sometimes come with an affirmative defense. This is a concept that some people might not understand because they think that they have to automatically claim that they didn't do it in order to fight the charges.One affirmative defense is...
Obtaining your professional license has taken years of time, money and sacrifice. Reaching your professional goals has taken just as much effort to achieve. However, you can lose it all in an instance of misjudgment.A common way this can happen is through drinking and...
Sex-related crimes usually come with steep penalties. Charges like first-degree sexual assault carry up to 35 years in prison when an adult is involved, but up to 100 years in prison when a child under 12 is involved. This is on the harsher end of the spectrum, but it...
It is not uncommon when reviewing news of criminal cases in Ohio County to hear that a defendant claim that his or her actions were in self-defense. While many may view this as the standard response to any allegations involving violence, we here at the [nap_names...
For people in West Virginia facing criminal charges, a plea of insanity is one type of criminal defense that may be utilized. While many people are aware of this legal tactic, the actual process is often misunderstood. An insanity plea involves many different factors,...
A 46-year old woman from McDowell County, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 6-plus years for her role in the deaths of two men, 21 and 46, from Iaeger.The woman pleaded guilty to third-degree arson and accessory after the fact, both felonies. She sought forgiveness...
On April 19th, Governor Jim Justice signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana in West Virginia. With this law passing, West Virginia has become the 29th state to legalize marijuana for medicinal use. The governor signed the bill after it passed the state legislature...
Not all drug charges involve the actual possession of drugs. Some drug cases are based on a person having drug paraphernalia in their possession. These cases usually aren't as serious as drug possession or drug trafficking charges, but they still must be handled...
Facing drug crimes in Wheeling can be very daunting. The possible penalties are extremely serious, even for charges involving only the possession of a small amount of drugs. Therefore, one of the best things those accused of being involved in illegal drug activity can...
Going through a criminal trial is a difficult task. One of the things that you need to think about when you are going through this is the jury that is going to hear your case. The jury has a big impact on your life because they are the ones who are going to decide...
