When officers check West Virginia residents for BAC levels, what tests do they use? Field sobriety tests are common. In fact, this is often the "first line" of testing. But what if you fail a field sobriety test? Is a failed test result enough for a court to convict...
Month: March 2020
What are some examples of criminal internet activity?
The internet connected computers from West Virginia to others all over the world. The anonymous nature of the web also created many new possibilities for criminal activity. Most internet crimes, or cybercrimes, are just new methods of committing the same offenses...
Understanding BAC breath tests
Most drivers know if asked by law enforcement to submit during a suspected drunk driving stop, they must provide a breath sample for testing. However, many do not understand how these tests work or the factors that may affect them. The blood alcohol content levels...
A car crash after a bar crawl has serious consequences
A round of shots during happy hour after work or a Saturday night out at the club is all in good fun until someone makes the dangerous decision to drive home drunk. In the best of circumstances, you and your friends will make it home safely. However, drunk driving can...
What is an open warrant?
You could get an open warrant for a lot of things, whether it is committing a new crime or maybe you failed to appear for court. Those are the main ways you can get a warrant. According to Legal Beagle, once you have an open warrant, it means that law enforcement has...
What is a statute of limitations?
Being accused of any crime is no small matter, but it is important to understand all of the laws involved with the criminal process. One of the most crucial laws is the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations determines how much time can have passed between...
Distracted driving risks of ignition interlock devices
Most people might assume that any penalty associated with a criminal offense may focus on increased safety. This may come in the form of preventing future offenses or directing less risky behaviors. An example of this may be the frequently required use of ignition...
Types of felonies
According to Nolo, the most serious criminal offence is a felony. Offences may involve some severe threat of harm or physical harm to the victims. Similarly, they may include some offences, such as fraud schemes and white-collar crimes. However, some offences that are...
What does aiding and abetting mean?
While dealing with drug crimes, it is important to know what each charge means. Aiding and abetting is an often misunderstood term which refers to a specific action. According to the Legal Dictionary, aiding and abetting is the act of encouraging or helping someone...
Who is not permitted to have a gun?
While many adults in West Virginia are eligible to own and possess a firearm, some people lose their right to gun ownership if certain circumstances warrant it. It is important to understand what state law says about people who cannot own a firearm. If law enforcement...