On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | May 20, 2020 | Drug Charges
Those who are familiar with the criminal justice system know that it can be difficult to understand the criminal charges one is facing or how the justice system works. At times, it might seem as if the whole system is rigged against the person accused of committing...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 20, 2020 | Drug Charges
Also called neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, neonatal abstinence syndrome occurs in newborn infants whose mothers used narcotics while pregnant. Exposure to opioids in the womb can cause the baby to undergo symptoms of withdrawal following birth. According to the...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Apr 8, 2020 | Drug Charges
Penalties for possession of controlled substances in West Virginia are relatively lenient compared to those in other states. People who face charges of possession of controlled substances in West Virginia may be able to avoid jail time depending on the circumstances....
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Mar 5, 2020 | Drug Charges
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...
On behalf of Scott C. Brown Law Office | Jun 12, 2017 | Drug Charges
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...
