Terrorist threats in West Virginia are no joke, even if the actor never intends to take any of the actions he or she has threatened.This type of felony conviction results in jail time. It also comes with hefty fines and, perhaps a surprise to some, restitution...
Month: August 2017
Drug-related charges and employment
If you are charged with an offense that involves drugs, you life may be impacted in numerous ways. For example, you could face time behind bars, steep fines, or problems with some of your family members as a result of the charges. Moreover, our law firm is aware of...
You can avoid jail time even with a previous DUI conviction
Some people drink and drive a lot and never seem to get caught. Others are scrupulous, cutting off their wine or beer intake well before they have to leave a social event in Wheeling, yet they still get pulled over, charged and convicted anyway. The first time this...
The changing landscape of opioid addiction and the law
West Virginia is a beautiful place, but economic forces at play within the state cause it to face some unique challenges. One of the most tragic of these challenges in recent years is the rise of opioid addiction in the state. An addiction to prescription painkillers...
Myriad of charges emerges from raid on Charleston bar
It may shock some in Wheeling to see just how many criminal charges can arise from a single action by law enforcement. However, some may say that depending on the scope of the alleged offenses and the number of people involved, a myriad of charges is to be expected....