On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | May 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Wheeling Criminal Law Blog
People in West Virginia who find themselves accused of serious crimes can often feel like they are at a big disadvantage when it comes to defending themselves. While the road may be challenging at times, it is important for defendants to remain assured that they do...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | May 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Wheeling Criminal Law Blog
If you are like most people in West Virginia, you have watched multiple television shows or movies in which a person has been stopped by a law enforcement officer and questioned. Before any questions are asked, however, the person playing the officer first recites the...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | May 19, 2019 | Felonies, Wheeling Criminal Law Blog
As is the case in many states, for an individual to face the criminal charge of robbery in West Virginia, typically a victim is present. When no person is present, the offense is technically a burglary. However, several factors determine whether the crime is a felony...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | May 15, 2019 | Wheeling Criminal Law Blog
If police officers suspect you have committed a crime, you can expect them to use a variety of techniques to elicit information from you. As you probably know, if you confess to a crime or otherwise incriminate yourself, avoiding a criminal conviction may become...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | May 8, 2019 | Drug Charges, Wheeling Criminal Law Blog
If you are under arrest for drug charges in West Virginia, it is important you understand your rights. A good defense attorney will examine facts around search and seizure to see if legal authorities violated your protections under the Fourth amendment.According to...
