The holiday season is famous for fun, food -- and family drama. For the most part, the annoyances that come with dealing with your least-favorite relatives are worthy of no more than some heavy eye-rolls. What happens, however, if the drama between two people with...
The People’s Lawyer
Month: October 2021
What constitutes sexual abuse and what are the penalties?
In this blog, we often discuss sex offenses, including child abuse and assault. Indeed, last week, we explored what qualifies as sexual assault in West Virginia, including penalties. And, in this blog, we will analyze sexual abuse. What is sexual abuse? Sexual abuse...
What constitutes sexual assault and what the penalties are
While any allegation of a crime should be treated seriously, those accused of a sex crime should understand the severity of these allegations, as they could carry with them harsh penalties that could follow them for years, decades or the rest of their lives. Thus, it...
Can you keep your vehicle if you go into bankruptcy?
If you need to file for bankruptcy, one of the questions you may have is whether you will keep your vehicle. In some cases, the answer is yes. There are a few different ways that you may keep your vehicle as you go through bankruptcy. Make sure that doing so is within...
Elizabethtown man an charged with strangulation
Not all domestic violence cases involve only a husband and a wife. Occasionally, a non-family member gets drawn into a domestic confrontation. An incident of this type occurred in Elizabethtown when a local man was arrested for attempting to strangle another local...