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The Constitution guarantees the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. At its most basic, this right protects West Virginians against police searching your property or person without a warrant or other legal basis. If police conduct a search in...
A drug offense can mean major hardship for those who are convicted of wrongdoing. Even simple possession offenses can result in a lifetime criminal record that will influence what jobs and educational opportunities someone can pursue. Despite a growing body of...
In the past, accidents in West Virginia were often connected to driving under the influence, speeding, reckless driving or drowsy driving. In recent years, many drivers are looking down instead of forward when behind the wheel. This is due to the use of handheld...
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Board, driver error causes over 90% of motor vehicle accidents nationwide. Drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians who are injured as a result of a driver’s negligence may be entitled to damages relating...
People in West Virginia will get into various disputes and fights with others throughout their lives. People handle these disputes in different ways, but sometimes, people will be in a physical fight. The state takes assault and battery charges seriously and there can...
Whether you are in your home, at work or in your car, when the police show up, it is scary. Even if you believe you have done nothing wrong, recent events have shown us that this matters very little. A recent press release by the United States Marshals and the...
If you have been injured in an accident, you have a difficult enough time getting through the pain and difficulty of that injury. Once you are finally getting out from under it, you may decide that you need to hold the person who was negligent and thus caused the...
Being accused of sex-related crimes in West Virginia can not only lead to criminal penalties but also personal challenges. There is a stigma associated with these allegations. Along with losing their freedom, it will cast them in a negative light personally and...
When most people consider the consequences of a criminal conviction, they focus on the sentence imposed by a judge—incarceration, fines or probation. But the consequences of a criminal conviction can go far beyond the sentence. Collateral consequences Collateral...
Construction of a new home or business is the largest investment most people will ever make. But substandard work can have serious financial, legal and safety consequences. Builder negligence Construction, or builder negligence, has many causes and may have serious...
