Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
Sex-related crimes usually come with steep penalties. Charges like first-degree sexual assault carry up to 35 years in prison when an adult is involved, but up to 100 years in prison when a child under 12 is involved. This is on the harsher end of the spectrum, but it...
A 46-year old woman from McDowell County, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 6-plus years for her role in the deaths of two men, 21 and 46, from Iaeger.The woman pleaded guilty to third-degree arson and accessory after the fact, both felonies. She sought forgiveness...
Not all drug charges involve the actual possession of drugs. Some drug cases are based on a person having drug paraphernalia in their possession. These cases usually aren't as serious as drug possession or drug trafficking charges, but they still must be handled...
Going through a criminal trial is a difficult task. One of the things that you need to think about when you are going through this is the jury that is going to hear your case. The jury has a big impact on your life because they are the ones who are going to decide...
We recently discussed the case of the young man who was given another shot at getting on the right path when he was accepted into the drug court program. This program is frowned upon by some who think that participants are getting an easy way out of their charges....
Drug court has been discussed on this blog previously. This is an alternative sentence for people who have non-violent charges related to drugs. This helps the person to stay out of prison. It focuses on rehabilitation and getting clean while staying out of legal...
Marijuana laws in West Virginia provide strict penalties for people who are facing charges related to this drug. Even though many other states have taken steps to decriminalize the drug, West Virginia still has strict penalties.If you are charged with possession of...
Felony charges come with a huge price tag for the people who are facing them. We aren't talking about the monetary aspect of the charges, but about the social branding that occurs when you are facing these charges.In the U.S. court system, you are considered innocent...
The language of West Virginia's law on hate crimes is under question -- and the case is going all the way to the state's Supreme Court.The question the court is being asked to decide is whether or not a former Marshall University football player's actions qualified as...
When you are going through a court case, you should learn about the options you have when you go to each hearing. When the case you have is a criminal matter, you have to be sure you fully understand your options.The arraignment process is one that is very complex for...
