People in West Virginia have different jobs and different levels of income. These jobs and income levels generally govern what people can afford. People need to make monthly budgets to ensure that they can meet their needs and know what extras they can afford. Part of...
The People’s Lawyer
Month: July 2021
Elements of negligence in a motor vehicle accident case
Motor vehicle accidents are common, and some cause serious injuries to Charles Town residents. When a car crash or collision results in serious losses, victims can struggle to get back on their feet after their incidents. In some cases, litigation based on victims’...
Penalties for sex crimes in West Virginia are high
Allegations of sexual abuse and sexual assault are serious criminal matters. When a West Virginia resident is charged with a sex crime, they should expect to face serious allegations and prepare strong defenses to overcome their charges. That is because the penalties...
When does a heated argument escalate to a criminal offense?
Sometimes emotions get heated during an argument between strangers, friends or even family and it is not too long before one person or another is threatening to throw a punch or two. However, doing so can cause you to be arrested for assault and/or battery. It is...
Thousands of postal workers injured from dog bites each year
Most of the time a family pet is friendly and well-behaved but there are still many people who are injured because of a dog bite each year. The United States Post Office recently released statistics from 2020 regarding the number of dog bites their postal workers...
What role does fault play in West Virginia divorces?
Some marriages end amicably, with both parties willing to set aside their differences and collaborate to negotiate a mutually beneficial divorce agreement. Other times, one party initiates the divorce in response to the bad acts of the other – such as infidelity,...
