Let’s be clear, a false sexual assault allegation can be devastating. Unfortunately, there are several circumstances that can lead to this awful situation: a misidentification by the alleged victim, a consensual contact that is misjudged as assault or even a malicious...
The People’s Lawyer
Month: September 2021
Addressing your concerns about bankruptcy
West Virginia residents, along with most of the rest of the country, have seen some difficult times in the last year and a half or so. Some of the most challenging issues have been financial problems. You or your spouse may have lost a job, for example, or maybe your...
When can you face statutory rape charges in West Virginia?
Here in West Virginia, the minimum age of consent to engage in sexual activities is 16. Anyone younger than that age can't agree to have sex, and thus, their sexual involvement with someone else may constitute statutory rape. Statutory rape charges can be confusing...
What age of driver presents the biggest risk?
The most dangerous aged drivers are teenagers. A 2017 report found teenage drivers are twice as likely to crash than someone in their 20s and over three times as likely as someone aged 30 to 79. The figures are per mile driven. Some of this is down to a lack of...
What can you do to reduce vehicle crashes?
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the federal agency responsible for investigating why traffic accidents happen and offering suggestions to reduce them. Each year it issues a list of recommendations covering improvements it would like to see...
Alimony disputes: What is marital standard of living?
Although it can be difficult to see through the thick emotional cloud of divorce, it’s important to recognize that there’s a lot on the line financially speaking. That might sound scary, but you can get through this and come out the other side confident with your...
Which bankruptcy do I need to clear personal debt?
There are several kinds of bankruptcy options available. If you are worried about personal debt rather than business debt, you need to consider either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 filing. The differences are significant, so it is essential to make the correct choice....
Marlinton man arrested for double homicide
Since April 2 of last year, the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department, West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s office and the West Virginia State Police have been investigating the supposed murder of two Ronceverte residents. Now, the police claim that they have made an...
