Among the many things that could concern a person in West Virginia when faced with a criminal arrest and potential conviction is how they may ever bounce back from the experience. One of the important steps in doing this is to get a job that can allow them to support...
Month: January 2018
Religious leaders and church face sex crime case
People in West Virginia who hear reports about the alleged sexual abuse of children may naturally feel anger toward the person or persons said to have perpetrated such acts. However, just as with any other form of criminal charge, it is important to remember that...
Is high alcohol tolerance a good DUI defense?
In some ways, claiming that you have a high tolerance for alcohol might seem like a good DUI defense. After all, the idea is that if you can handle your liquor much better than the average person, you drive more safely too. It requires much more alcohol to get you too...
Defense request to move trial denied
When people in West Virginia read or watch news reports, it can be all too easy to draw conclusions about a person who is charged with a crime. This, however, can lead to many problems in part due to the fact that these reports generally include very few of the...
The complex issue of shoplifting
Sometimes, small habits can lead to unexpected and damaging consequences. Although shoplifting is a serious crime in most states, including West Virginia, it is often a complex problem with which individuals may struggle internally -- therefore masking the issue to...
What is drug court?
As someone facing drug charges in West Virginia, can help guide you through the different legal options that are available to you. For example, going to drug court might be worth looking into. But what is drug court, exactly?The first...
Understanding plea bargains
West Virginia residents charged with one or more crimes may find a plea bargain to be a practical mechanism for reducing their charges or minimizing their prison sentence. Before entering into such a bargain, however, defendants should thoroughly understand what they...