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...
The People’s Lawyer
Year: 2021
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...
What should I do if I am falsely accused of sexual assault?
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...
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...
