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Similarly to many other states, West Virginia has an implied consent law when it comes to DUI. During a traffic stop, a police officer may find it suitable to place a driver under arrest for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Although the results of a...

If you are facing federal charges that include one or more counts of wire fraud, you likely have questions about what this means. Although a basic outline can give you some clarity, these charges usually mean a complicated case and potentially severe penalties....

As a West Virginia taxpayer, you undoubtedly accord a great deal of respect to the Internal Revenue Service. You undoubtedly also realize that this governmental entity has enormous powers. Consequently, you may occasionally have worries or fears that you somehow...

A particular type of crime known as white-collar crime is more typical than other types of crimes among business executives. In fact, the name "white collar" derives from the image of a business executive, who may often wear a white-collared shirt to work, as...

West Virginia, similar to many other states, has implied consent laws when it comes to driving under the influence. These laws state that by getting behind the wheel of a vehicle, you implicitly agree to submit to any DUI tests if placed under arrest. A...

If you face federal charges in West Virginia for having allegedly committed a RICO violation, this is a serious matter indeed. Even though RICO violations come under the heading of white collar crimes, which people generally think of as less serious than violent...

It was a stressful day at work, and before heading home, you pop a prescription anti-anxiety pill and get in your car, forgetting the warning label on the bottle that says not to drive after taking your medication. Halfway home, you start to feel a little groggy, but...

We recently discussed how West Virginia's three strikes law is one that can put people behind bars for convictions that don't warrant a life sentence. If you recall, you can face this possibility if you are convicted of three felony charges as long as one of those is...

In an effort to stop the constant revolving door of people who are in and out of the prison system, many states have enacted three strikes laws. These laws, which are in force in West Virginia, mean that the conviction of three felonies can land you in prison for...

Facing a violent crime charge sometimes come with an affirmative defense. This is a concept that some people might not understand because they think that they have to automatically claim that they didn't do it in order to fight the charges.One affirmative defense is...