Whether you are attending a University of West Virginia football game, going to a concert or catching up with old friends, you may want to have a few beers or a couple of cocktails. Still, you do not want your otherwise fun evening to turn into a legal nightmare. If...
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Key points on intent to distribute
While the state of West Virginia now allows the use of medical marijuana, this does not allow all types of drug use. For those who have a controlled substance without a proper prescription, it could lead to serious criminal charges.The type of drug charge depends upon...
Adult drug court may work for you
People make mistakes, and sometimes, those mistakes have serious consequences. Unfortunately, those closest to the person may feel the effects of those consequences, as well.Particularly in the case of parents facing drug charges or other serious offenses,...
What is disorderly conduct in West Virginia?
Each state has its own laws that prohibit behavior that causes public disturbance or breaches the peace. A West Virginia statute specifically outlaws disorderly conduct. This law exists to promote public safety.If you are not aware of what constitutes disorderly...
Ways to avoid a DUI
The police in West Virginia take driving under the influence of alcohol seriously. One Greene County man faces DUI charges after he drove recklessly and sent his vehicle crashing into a mailbox, all while his daughter was in the backseat. You may never dream...
Which age group has the highest rate of drunk driving?
You may have a certain picture in mind of a typical drunk driver. Perhaps it is an alcoholic repeat offender or a cold-hearted criminal who does not care about others. While these personas definitely exist, they do not capture the most important thing to remember...
What is a Ponzi scheme?
Running a Ponzi scheme constitutes one of the federal white collar crime charges you could face in West Virginia.A Ponzi scheme represents a type of financial fraud, the penalties for which are quite severe if you receive a conviction. The original Ponzi schemeThe...
The risks of computer hacking for local area teens
Teenagers and computer hacking are almost synonymous; parents in Ohio or West Virginia towns and cities such as Bellaire, Martins Ferry, Moundsville, Saint Clairsville or Akron may view the activity as harmless fun. That may be true, but teens are often unaware that...
Virginia’s drug classifications and laws
Tempting as it is, taking a couple of pills from a friend's prescription is not a good idea. In Virginia, it is illegal to share prescription medication, especially when it falls into a particular classification.Virginia statutes dictate the way prescription...
Are you under investigation for possible pretexting?
Let us say you have a position in management for a large corporation you began working for about six months ago. Company information is leaking out, and, possibly because you are new to the team, you are among those investigation for “pretexting.”...